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If my employer's office policy manual specifies that suspension will be for "up to three days," can he suspend me for longer?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
The employer is free to stand by or not its policies. However, you touch on a more important matter. Sounds like you were raising some...
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Can my employer deduct pay from my paycheck during an unpaid suspension if I worked for 3 days that week, and I am exempt?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
It is unclear from your post if you were exempt or not from overtime under the FLSA and being paid a salary does not answer the question. If you...
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Florida non-compete agreement question
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Answered on April 09, 2014
I agree with counsel that have stated the answer is not possible without a review of the particular agreement. It is worth your time and money in...
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Can you be denied overtime?
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Answered on April 08, 2014
No, you are entitled to wages for only hours worked. If you did not work hours for any reason, you are not entitled to be compensated for them.
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EEOC discrimination statues of limitation will expire but lawyer wants EEOC FOIA of charge before filing
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Answered on April 07, 2014
This is not an uncommon practice. First, obtaining the file before filing suit is part of being diligent and determining the employer's position...
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Recording an encounter with the police
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Answered on April 02, 2014
You cannot record the voice of another in Florida without their consent. As for the video recording, you may have that right, but you also need to...
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Fired from a practice where I had no written contract. Want to start my own. What r the ways to avoid court orders from him.
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Answered on April 02, 2014
Best way to avoid it is to speak with a lawyer to get guidance on how to keep from getting sued. Suits surrounding these issues, even if they are...
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I need a FL family law lawyer to help me in small claims court. Need to take my cousin to court, she lives in FL. I live in WI
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Answered on April 01, 2014
There are several laws that help you here. First, she may have violated the FLSA by failing to pay you overtime. She further violated Florida's...
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While joining my employer I signed following agreement. Now my client is offering full time. Not sure I can join.
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Answered on March 31, 2014
Non-compete agreements in Florida are enforceable. To get any type of a meaningful response to your inquiry, the entire agreement would have to be...
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What kind of Lawyer should I look for if I was terminated from work because I was pregnant..
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Answered on March 31, 2014
Any of us that specialize in labor and employment issues. Any member of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association, of...