Can my boss fire me for not signing an agreement that says I will become an Independent Contractor?

Depending on the number of employees employed, the termination of your employment could be a violation of Floridas's Whistle Blower Act. ...

Whats the best action to take for unpaid wages?

Difficult situation. Clear entitlement to unpaid wages in Florida and that claim also allows you to recover attorney's fees and costs incurred,...

David is correct. You are required to file the Charge before suing under the ADA, but you are not required to file with the DOL before pursuing a...

Can my employer fire me without any notice?

If the termination was becuase of your pregnancy, yes you can do something about it. A Charge of Discrimination will need to be filed with the...

Please advice me

If you are working for the same employer, they are violating your rights to an overtime wage for hours worked over 40. I recommend you speak to a...

Do I have a legit case to sue for discrimination and wrongful discharge?

Unless there is more to this, you have no claim against your employer. You may disagree with its decision, but unless they termianted your for a...

Employer claim that I have not paid for my food in the restaurant for over one month . they want to deduct the final Check

You can be charged for food that an employer provides you wihtout a written agreement. However, if it is all deducted from your final check and...

Im going through a plea hearing for unemployment benefits for when i got fired, do i still qualify? in the state of Florida

The issue at the hearing will be your history in committing the same violation. Repeat violations wiht a termination following a warning is a...

What type of attorney is needed for a hostile work place which put me in the hospital on two occasions, and I was diagnosed

One who specializes on employee rights in the workplace. Laywers who are a member of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers...

Is madatory overtime legal? can you legally be fired for not coming in?

The employer can require you to work more than 40 hours in a week, but must pay you at a rate of 1 and 1/2 times your normal rate for those hours. ...