I was fired Friday from Publix for 'complaints for rudeness'. I wasn't rude, but scared by customer. What are my options?
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Answered on September 04, 2014
Your employment is governed by the at-will doctrine in Florida which allows the employer to terminate you for any or no reason as long as it is not...
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Can i claim Unemployment in florida
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Answered on September 02, 2014
Sounds like the employer may have terminated your employment for job abandonment. I recommend you not only apply for unemployment as it appears...
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Who should I go to about my pay???
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Answered on September 02, 2014
You are not entitled to an overtime rate of pay for any holiday. Overtime rates must be paid only when you work in excess of 40 in a week and that...
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Am I required to go to court after receiving a subpoena from my previous employer?
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Answered on September 02, 2014
The subpoena is, in essence, a court order. There are some geographic limitations, but the best way to handle your issue is to call the lawyer who...
Can you be written up for not responding to an email fast enough?
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Answered on August 29, 2014
There are a few other illegal motivations that would give rise to a claim than Ms. Gonzalez identified, but she is correct in that an employer can...
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Can my company force me to complete a United Way pledge card or risk discipline?
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Answered on August 27, 2014
They cannot force you, but you cannot prevent them from then terminating your employment. Assuming you are operating under the at-will doctrine,...
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Can my employer ask for proof of what I'm doing on a weekend in which they want me to attend a cont ed course but I had a prior
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Answered on August 26, 2014
They have a right to ask and you have a right to deny them an answer, but the employer would be well within its right to terminate your employment....
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Do I have a case?
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Answered on August 26, 2014
While you may disagree with the employer's reason for the termination, they are able to rely on it to terminate you as you were operating under the...
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If I resign do I have rights to compensation and severance pay?
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Answered on August 26, 2014
There is no entitlement to a severance unless you have a contract or employment agreement saying otherwise. The hostility you were subjected to,...
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I got a knew job on my first day I was told the company was sold. I will be laid off by the new owners. Can I sue?
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Answered on August 25, 2014
Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about this unless you had a contract for employment. Without one your employment can be terminated at...