It can be a basis for denying you employment, however, what you do not mention is your race. There are discrimination cases being developed (race...

My previous employer hired me for his Personal Assistant & Caretaker at his home. I got sick and have been out of work sense.

You have several issues here. The overtime is the easiest of them; if you are entitled to overtime pay, getting it is relatively straight forward....

When starting a new job , does the employer have to sign a employment agreement with the employee in a certain time frame ?

Employment agreements are seldom entered into in Florida. If there is one being proposed to you, I recommend signing before you start working. As...

Not illegal unless the decision was motivated by some illegal reason and from your post that does not appear to be the case. In Florida, absent a...

Should I get a lawyer prior to going to mediation with my employer? They have not set a date yet.

As the others have indicated, yes, yes, yes. Keep in mind, however, that simply because the EEOC mentioned mediation is not an assurance that it...

Can I give my two week notice for resignation while on a medical/short term leave of absence?

You are able to quit or leave your job whenever you want and there is no requirement that you provide notice. This, of course, is unless you have...

Must corrective actions be filed with Human Resources?

Unless you are employed through an employment agreement or contract that provides otherwise, your employment is subject to the employment at-will...

Is creating a hostile work environment by a store manager grounds for a law suit?

It is quite possible that the store manager has created a hostile work environment, but the employer will be held responsible for this only if it...

Harassment laws in Florida

It could be. There are some disability laws that come into play. If they are labeling you in the way you describe, and taking action on it, I...

Are we independent contractors or employees? What do we do if we have been misclassified?

Whether you are an IC or employee comes down to an issue of control; whether you do the job free from oversight or whether the employer is...