Questions answered by Arthur Thomas Schofield

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Will this be treated as consideration in exchange for me executing a non-compete agreement?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Very unlikely you will be able to get out of the agreement if you have worked for them. But, I do recommend you speaking to a lawyer ASAP as if...

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Is a sole employee of a sole practitioner lawyer a exempt or non-exempt employee for overtime purposes if employee does A to Z?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

You are likely non-exempt, but there may be a question as to the employer coverage under the FLSA. I recommend you seek counsel to discuss the...

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Is a company with stable schedule able to change your schedule two prior to when your new schedule without your permission?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

The employer is able to change schedules and require you to work them at any point in time. Without a contract addressing work schedules or a...

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How likely am I to win my case against a former employer who hired me and had me start the job. On the first day i was there

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

I recommend you seek counsel as soon as possible. It is quite possible that this termination was motivated by your pregnancy which is illegal...

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My attorney wants me to send documents to a settlement funding company when she could easily send them.

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

This is an issue you should be addressing with your counsel. These funding companies are not a good source of money and most attorneys try to...

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Should I seek legal representation?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

Very sorry to hear about what happened to your children. As for the employer, yes, they are able provide you with write ups and impose discipline...

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Do I qualify for unemployment if I relocate?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

Not if you left your current employment. When the employee causes the separation, or loss of the employment, benefits are denied. Hope this helps.

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I work for AMF making 9.14 an hr for 7 years was told they would now be paying me 6.50 . and they added more jobs is this legal?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

This is below Florida's minimum wage rate, $7.93, but if you are a tipped employee the employer can take your tips into account in satisfying that...

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I ate 3.18$ worth of open food in a Sam's Club cafe, with the intent to pay for it, will they press charges?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

This is more a question of criminal law than employment law. Given the amount at issue, however, I strongly suspect that it will not result in...

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I am being treated unfairly at my job. I work in a restaurant and have worked there since Nov. 2013.

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Unfortunately, there are no laws that require an employer to treat an employee fairly. If, however, there is some form of protected discrimination...

Arthur Thomas Schofield's Answers (4938)

Will this be treated as consideration in exchange for me executing a non-compete agreement?

Is a sole employee of a sole practitioner lawyer a exempt or non-exempt employee for overtime purposes if employee does A to Z?

Is a company with stable schedule able to change your schedule two prior to when your new schedule without your permission?

How likely am I to win my case against a former employer who hired me and had me start the job. On the first day i was there

My attorney wants me to send documents to a settlement funding company when she could easily send them.

Should I seek legal representation?

Do I qualify for unemployment if I relocate?

I work for AMF making 9.14 an hr for 7 years was told they would now be paying me 6.50 . and they added more jobs is this legal?

I ate 3.18$ worth of open food in a Sam's Club cafe, with the intent to pay for it, will they press charges?

I am being treated unfairly at my job. I work in a restaurant and have worked there since Nov. 2013.