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I resigned from my job and filed for unemployment due to hostile work environment I was denied Can my employer lie about it?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 27, 2012

If you resign from your employment you are not eligible for unemployment compensation. There are some very narrow exceptions to that and a hostile...

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My former employer fired me by way of email because he felt I was disrespectiful of him which could be argued, I chose not to

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 27, 2012

There is an unpaid wage statute in Florida which allows you to recover attorney's fees incurred in obtaining back pay. You should find an attorney...

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Is it fair to abruptly relocate me after filing complaints?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 23, 2012

It would depend on what you complained about. There are laws that prevent retaliatory actions by an employer, but more would also have to be known...

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A document was signed by an employee for taking merchandise, but this can be proven to be due to a medical condition that affect

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Possible. Depending on the medical condition and several other factors, there could be some protecxtions under the Americans with Disabilities Act...

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Please advise on how to act on my employment issue?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Although you do not state, sounds like you worked for a retail company. Often times pay back agreements are reached and other than losing your...

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I am on a medical leave of absence from a state job, I am not being paid, can I work for a private company?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

I assume you are on medical leave because you have a condition which prevents you from working. If you found to be working elsewhere, I suspect...

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Is it legal in Florida to recieve a raise in pay, then have it taken away?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 02, 2012

Yes. The employer is free to change the rate of pay going forward at any time. Your decision as to whether you continue to work at the new rate...

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Do you answer employment law questions?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 02, 2012

There are many contributors on AVVO that will respond to an employment law question. Simply post your quesion.

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My company has given me two choices participate in a thirty day improvement plan and or resign. State of Florida. Implications?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 01, 2012

You will have to pick one of the other. Resigning will prevent you from collecting unemployment compensation. Unless you have an employment...

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Can I sue if an arrest record comes up during a background check.But they lost any records of the arrest and court case.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 01, 2012

There is no cause of action for the loss of the records. You should seek counsel to determine whether those records can be expunged becauase it...

Arthur Thomas Schofield's Answers (4931)

I resigned from my job and filed for unemployment due to hostile work environment I was denied Can my employer lie about it?

My former employer fired me by way of email because he felt I was disrespectiful of him which could be argued, I chose not to

Is it fair to abruptly relocate me after filing complaints?

A document was signed by an employee for taking merchandise, but this can be proven to be due to a medical condition that affect

Please advise on how to act on my employment issue?

I am on a medical leave of absence from a state job, I am not being paid, can I work for a private company?

Is it legal in Florida to recieve a raise in pay, then have it taken away?

Do you answer employment law questions?

My company has given me two choices participate in a thirty day improvement plan and or resign. State of Florida. Implications?

Can I sue if an arrest record comes up during a background check.But they lost any records of the arrest and court case.