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My ex employer accused me of stealing checks that were written out to me for payroll by her. She filed a police report.
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Answered on June 17, 2013
More is needed to guide you further, but it sounds like the officer will be forwarded a charging packet to the State Attorneys office who, in turn,...
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I was fired and I had a 2 years non compete agreement. What they can do to me to stop me working?
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Answered on June 17, 2013
Non-compete agreements are enforceable, however, the restrictions have to be reasonable and the enforcing employer must have a rational basis for...
I work on a W9 as a construction laborer in Florida.. is it legal that I'm always given cash and never paid overtime?
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Answered on June 13, 2013
You are entiteld to be paid for your time worked, all time, and that over 40 at 1.5 your normal rate. Don't see how any exemption would apply here...
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Can an employer force an employee to remain on-site, off the clock, for an undetermined amount of time?
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Answered on June 12, 2013
Mr. Jackson is correct and you may be entitled to overtime compensation if your time there exceeded 40 hours in any week. Contact any of the...
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Am I entitled to my accrued vacation time upon being terminated or forced to resign?
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Answered on June 12, 2013
Unless the employer had a policy that specifically states you do not have entitlement to that upon separation, it is an earned wage and you are...
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Was given notice that I will be laid off soon. Who should I talk to about the Agreement they want me to sign?
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Answered on June 11, 2013
You need to have a lawyer not only review the agreement, but also the facts and circumstances leading up to the lay-off. Signing the agreement...
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Does your employer have the right to individually question employees about other employees bringing in (medicine) pills
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Answered on June 11, 2013
Eric's answer is correct. You certainly have the right to not answer any questions and further the right to simply walk away and leave the job. I...
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Is it legal to work more than 6 hours without a break.
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Answered on June 11, 2013
Yes, there is no requirement that you be provided breaks.
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My employer says they don't have to pay me hourly
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Answered on June 11, 2013
Employer is requried to compensate you at no less than the minimum wage. Florida law requires a greater rate than than federal law and there are...
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Is it legal to lower my wages after moving, because of cost of living? When the cost of living is the same in both areas.
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Answered on June 06, 2013
The answer to your question is, yes. However, the move or cost of living does not impact the employer's ability to change the rate. It can change...