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Fired after working 4 years for results on a Level II Background screening, when I told them at hiring. Is this legal?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
Unless you have an employment contract stating otherwise, you are subject to the employment at-will doctrine which allows either the employer or...
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My son was aware he was being paid under the table. He was caught writing the labor law number down, and he was fired.
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Answered on July 22, 2013
Florida law requires a higher rate of pay than the federal law. There are, however, notice requirements to the employer that must be satisfied...
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The employment agreement is for two years, I'm not allowed to quit
How can I negotiate that?
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Answered on July 19, 2013
In order to answer question about the Agreement, the Agreement itself must be reviewed. Hard to believe that the Agreement prevents you from...
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I am a salaried employee at a small company. The company decided to be closed on July 5. I was docked $200 from my check
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Answered on July 19, 2013
As Mr. Norell points out, quite likely they have lost an exemption status they were applying to your compensation. If you worked overtime in the...
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Can you tell me if my past would bar me from serving as a professional guardian? Tallahassee can't; and a lot is involved.
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Answered on July 19, 2013
If this is a position that requires licensing by the State, the department over that license should have some information on its website. If you...
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I HAVE WORKED FOR A MEDICAL GROUP FOR 17 MONTHS A MEDICAL CONDITION IS REQUIRING MY TO CUT MY WORK WEEK DOWN TO 4 DAYS A WEEK.
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Answered on July 17, 2013
More information about your position, the employer and your condition would be needed, however, in general medical conditions that qualify as a...
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Can I get severance pay?
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Answered on July 17, 2013
The facts are a little hard to follow. Not sure what you are referring to when you state other employees received their money back. Unless you...
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My former employer was taking additional deductions from my paycheck. Can she do this without my permission?
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Answered on July 17, 2013
There is nothing illegal about withholding this money to cover the payments that were missed unless and until the pay given to you fell below the...
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I was laid off from my job in Florida. My employer says I have a non-compete agreement, which I have no recollection of signing.
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Answered on July 15, 2013
The absence of a signed agreement is not a complete defense to holding you to a non-compete agreement. If there is evidence that you were aware of...
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I would like to know if as I feel I was discriminated against me.
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Answered on July 15, 2013
Difficult to say based on the facts you provided, however, if there is evidence that you are being treated this way due to a protected...