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I was fired from my job but can I still get my sick time pay I had over 136 hours? They would not give it to me
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Answered on June 03, 2015
Sick time is not typically paid out by employers even if it is earned or accrued over time. Some employers will pay a percentage, but the decision...
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Hi I work a company over seven years and they did not pay me for my two weeks vacation
.I want to my next step or this fair.
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Answered on June 03, 2015
Entitlement to vacation time depends on how it is acquired. If the company simply gives you 2 weeks a year, there is no entitlement, but if you...
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If someone is on salary, how many hours are they allowed to work without getting extra pay
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Answered on June 01, 2015
The question is whether you are truly exempt; how you are paid is not what controls. I recommend you speak with someone about your position,...
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Can I be fired if as P/T I refused to work over?
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Answered on June 01, 2015
Florida does operated under the employment at-will doctrine and, yes, the employer can terminate you for refusing to work. Sure it is not what you...
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Options available to prevent former employer giving negative reference during an open discrimination investigation?
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Answered on June 01, 2015
A strong letter written by an attorney putting them on notice of your further retaliation claim is likely your best course of action. Of course,...
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In fla do u get paid earned vacation pay if fired
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Answered on May 28, 2015
It will depend on how it is earned. If it was earned on a accrual basis you have a claim for unpaid wages. If it earned in that you had a right...
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Could I hold my past employee responsible for wrongful termination?
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Answered on May 28, 2015
Mr. Martinez correctly describes the law, but uses the wrong label. Florida has a right to work law, but that applies to unionized employers and...
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I work on a 1099 form and was fired for "changing information". Can I sue if these are untrue allegations?
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Answered on May 27, 2015
Typically no if they were only untrue. You may be able to, however, if they were a pretext or cover up for a discriminatory or retaliatory motive....
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A coworker tried to get me fired. Is there anything I can legally do?
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Answered on May 26, 2015
Not illegal. Going forward you may want to be more careful where you leave notes that you want to keep private. Although in a locker, it was one...
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Florida Unemployment. Fired in 1st month.I meet all criteria, or did I miss something?Asking about the job BEFORE this one. WHY?
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Answered on May 26, 2015
Because you were with your last employer less than 90 days, its account will not be charged through your petition for benefits. Instead, it will...