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During an interview process, can the employer administer a written questionnaire without informing that it is a test?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
The question is not if an employer can do this, but whether it is illegal to do so. It is not illegal and since it is not, they are able to do it...
Can you be on STD paid and FMLA at the same time?
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Answered on October 01, 2014
Typically when one is on leave for medical reasons, it is leave under the FMLA. All PTO is paid out for the first portion and once that stops you...
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Should I look into an attorney if I am being harassed at work for attempting to blow the whistle on a supervisors actions?
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Answered on September 30, 2014
Yes, the time to seek counsel is now, not after something happens to your job. A good employment lawyer can ensure protections are in place so...
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Is it legal for my employer to refuse to tell me my hourly rate?
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Answered on September 30, 2014
Not sure why anyone would start working without knowing the rate. Law only requires you to be paid at least a minimum rate of pay. Suppose you...
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O.K., so everybody here said it's not illegal for employer to force employees to take longer lunch break
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Answered on September 25, 2014
Working longer than what you were schedule for is not overtime. Overtime is any work over 40 hours in one week. Hope this helps.
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Can I sue for loss wages if my employer denied my STD benefits?
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Answered on September 24, 2014
Your benefits were denied not by your employer, but by a carrier, most likely There is likely an appeal procedure you can use, but you will need...
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Ok, everybody here said it's not illegal for an employer to force employees to take longer lunch break
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Answered on September 24, 2014
The employer can require you to work as many or few hours as it wishes. Only obligation is to pay you and overtime rate for hours over 40 in a...
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Do i need an employment attorney?
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Answered on September 23, 2014
I suspect you were employed as an at-will employee which allows the employer to terminate for any or no reason as long as it is not an illegal...
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I'm mechanic & my employer terminated my employment and accused me of stealing $1-$2 from a customer's car.
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Answered on September 22, 2014
You were employed via the at-will doctrine. This allows the employer to terminate for no reason, bad reason or even mistaken reason, just not for...
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I feel like i'm receiving disparate treatment at the school where i work. How and where should I file a complaint?
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Answered on September 20, 2014
There are 3 agencies, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Florida Commission on Human Relations and Broward Human Rights Commission. All...