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I was laid off 7/6/17 and my former employer hasn't paid me for 104 hours worked: can and i get a lean on his company?
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Answered on August 01, 2017
No, you cannot get a lien, but you have a claim for unpaid wages which, in Florida, comes with the ability to also recover attorney's fees and...
If I work 48 hours 1 week and 32 the next should I get 8 hours overtime pay?
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Answered on July 31, 2017
Yes, the OT is calculated per week, not per pay period. You are owed the OT rate for the week in which you worked over 40, but will be paid for...
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What can I do if I feel discriminated against because of my age and I am white?
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Answered on July 31, 2017
Our race discrimination laws apply no matter the race if race is a deciding or motivating factor in an adverse employment action. Age, of course,...
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Do I have to sign a separation notice before getting my last paycheck. ? I quit because I didn't like the way I was being treat?
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Answered on July 28, 2017
No, an employer cannot condition payment of wages on anything other than your labors. You work, you are entitled to wages. Contact a lawyer to...
Can a supervisor of a different race call a coworker ghetto,hood and from the street negative and offensive to black race
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Answered on July 28, 2017
Certainly sounds like evidence of discrimination and potential retaliation. I recommend you speak with counsel as soon as possible to see what...
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Company sold. Now What?
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Answered on July 28, 2017
From the facts you shared, nothing, but I do encourage you to speak with counsel in greater detail to see if there are facts that may support a...
Rights Under FMLA for Alcohol Addiction
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Answered on July 27, 2017
Your rights under the FMLA are for time away for approved reasons, up to 12 weeks, and the right to return to work to the same or a similar...
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I have an employment issue that has been ongoing. I've spoken to several attorneys who feel strongly that I have a case.
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Answered on July 27, 2017
Not sure who would be telling you that need to first be terminated. Many lawyers work with employees long before that to remedy an employment...
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Can my employer force me to stay after severence has been offered?
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Answered on July 25, 2017
You are under no obligation to work for this or any other employer for a moment longer than you wish. The employer, however, is not under an...
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In 2016, I filed a verbal harassment complaint to HR that was never followed up on. Can HR withhold my meeting records from me
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Answered on July 25, 2017
Mr. Gunter is correct in that what you mention here are not facts that the EEOC would investigate or get involved with as it relates to complaint...