Questions answered by Arthur Thomas Schofield

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What do I do if a business has not paid me or the employees.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

First, stop working for this employer. Next, contact an attorney to reach out to them quickly. Typically this happens when there is no money left...

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Do I need an attorney?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

It is always best to have an attorney work with you in addressing these issue. While I'd like to think that employers do what is required of them...

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Do I have a case based of Estopple? I have gone into lease contracts and debts because of employer promised verbal contract

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

Very, very unlikely. I suspect that this was an at-will employment relationship which allows it to be terminated for any or no reason at any time....

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My position is being moved to California, I was told that if I don't take it I will be out of a job.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

If you are asking if this is permissible, the answer is yes. You will, however, be entitled to unemployment compensation. Of course, depending on...

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Do i need a lwayer

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

You should speak with someone to make sure there is not something happening here that violated your rights. Under the at-will doctrine employment...

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Is it smart to hire a lawyer for filing a hostile workplace complaint against a job I'm too afraid to return to?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

Very smart. Don't try to do the filing on your own. First step is through the EEOC and FCHR, but that is an important first step and must be done...

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What can I do about a workplace bully if the boss refuses to admit that there is a problem?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I disagree with Ms. Coggin. Florida has no law that addresses workplace bullying. While Bills, which are not laws, may have been proposed no...

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Can my employer falsify my personal information on my paycheck in order to avoid overtime and taxes?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

No, paying from different accounts when you are, in essence, working for a singular employer in different locations is an attempt to avoid overtime...

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As a Police Officer I have been subjected to the taser twice as a part of training. Now I have High blood pressure.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Any work related injuries from this will be covered under Worker's Compensation. You will need to reach out to someone who handles those claims,...

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FMLA has recently expired while on STD. Due to termination my employer has said my STD is over but it has not been 6 months.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Your disability benefit was one provided through your employment. When your employment ends, regardless of the reason, so too can your benefits. ...

Arthur Thomas Schofield's Answers (4940)

What do I do if a business has not paid me or the employees.

Do I need an attorney?

Do I have a case based of Estopple? I have gone into lease contracts and debts because of employer promised verbal contract

My position is being moved to California, I was told that if I don't take it I will be out of a job.

Do i need a lwayer

Is it smart to hire a lawyer for filing a hostile workplace complaint against a job I'm too afraid to return to?

What can I do about a workplace bully if the boss refuses to admit that there is a problem?

Can my employer falsify my personal information on my paycheck in order to avoid overtime and taxes?

As a Police Officer I have been subjected to the taser twice as a part of training. Now I have High blood pressure.

FMLA has recently expired while on STD. Due to termination my employer has said my STD is over but it has not been 6 months.