Decline a job offer after accepted?

You are able to quit or not start working for his company at any time you wish. This is the operation of the at-will doctrine. How it may sit...

Wage and hour violation or not?

If you are not working you are not entitled to pay, period. The "covering" you are referring to does not change the entitlement to pay. Best of...

FMLA?

Time off under the FMLA is not paid time off so you were going to be charged anyway. Best of luck.

How do I respond to ex employer’s letter threatening to sue me for violation of a non compete agreement?

You are under no legal obligation to do so, but failing to respond may result in you being sued. Once sued you will have an obligation to respond....

Do I have a right to demand details and answer?

You have no right to demand an explanation, nor is the employer obligated to give one. If you were employed under the at-will doctrine your...

I was suspended today from my restaurant because I asked for the day off yesterday and got managers approval

Suspension is not unlawful. You can be suspended (and terminated) for any or no reason, just not for illegal reasons. Nothing you provided here...

Entirely up to your boss, only she or he can answer that. All the best.

Can the company I work for make me pay their $1000 deductible if I was at fault in an accident in a company vehicle.

Can it happen, yes, but only if you want to continue working there. You have the right to your earnings and have no obligation to pay the...

Can I sue Publix for False allegations for which I was dismissed?

There are many good employment lawyers here on AVVO. But, if you were dismissed for mistaken reasons you would not have a claim. An employer is...

Is there any course of action that can be taken

An employer is free to fire someone in a public or private place, the law does not address this issue. Sorry to hear that your wife had this...