Questions answered by Arthur Thomas Schofield

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I am an exempt employee and want to know if my employer can change my schedule and require me to work 11 hours a day.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

As am exempt employee an employer can make you work as many hours as it needs without paying you more for work over 40 hours in a week. Labeling...

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I had to quit my job because my employer was not paying me. After almost a month he still refuses to pay. How do I get my money?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

The more time you let pass the more difficult the recovery may be. There are State and federal laws which allow for the recovery of what you are...

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If I signed a new employment contract this year does my non compete agreement from 5 years ago still hold in court?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

I agree with the others that have stated that the contracts or agreements themselves must be reviewed. The only way to get any guidance worth...

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Can an employer legally fire me admitting it was for "personal reasons"? That means it wasn't for poor job performance.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

Sounds like a retaliatory termination. Retaliatory terminations are illegal, however, only if the termination follows a complaint of some form of...

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What to do when I got wrongfully suspended today for a theft on the shift after mine, I will know if I am terminated in 48 hrs!

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

I don't see a legal claim against the employer based on these facts. You may disagree as to who was responsible for the loss, but if the employer...

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If I live in Florida and I have a non compete that is construed under the laws of the sate of Alabama does it still apply?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

Yes, this contact/agreement could be enforceable, but you need to be speaking to someone licensed to practice law in Alabama to comment on the laws...

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Can my employer deduct from my wages over a civil matter?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

You may want to proceed a bit cautiously here. While there may not be a right for the employer to pull this from your paycheck, the more...

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Regarding paycheck.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 27, 2014

Mistakes happen in life and they can trickle into paychecks. Not illegal, but if they do not remedy the deficiency he has a claim for unpaid wages...

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Do I need a lawyer and how would I retain a lawyer if I have no money?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 27, 2014

I agree with the others that have commented; yes, go with a lawyer if you are able to find one and most, such as my office, can work on a...

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How long is the statue of limitations for an employment issue in the state of Florida?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 27, 2014

While Mr. Celler gives sound advice in nearly all posts, on this one I have to disagree. The limitations period on whistle blower claims is two...

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I am an exempt employee and want to know if my employer can change my schedule and require me to work 11 hours a day.

I had to quit my job because my employer was not paying me. After almost a month he still refuses to pay. How do I get my money?

If I signed a new employment contract this year does my non compete agreement from 5 years ago still hold in court?

Can an employer legally fire me admitting it was for "personal reasons"? That means it wasn't for poor job performance.

What to do when I got wrongfully suspended today for a theft on the shift after mine, I will know if I am terminated in 48 hrs!

If I live in Florida and I have a non compete that is construed under the laws of the sate of Alabama does it still apply?

Can my employer deduct from my wages over a civil matter?

Regarding paycheck.

Do I need a lawyer and how would I retain a lawyer if I have no money?

How long is the statue of limitations for an employment issue in the state of Florida?