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Is there a legal time frame in Florida to sign a severance package?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

An offered severance package is just that, only an offer. It can be retracted at any time. It would be perfectly legal for an employer to extend...

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Employer lied and said my "poor performance" was considered misconduct, could this be grounds for a defamation suit?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

Mr. Stein is correct. Your former employer's statement to the Agency for Workforce Innovation would not give rise to a claim.

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What can I do next

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 09, 2011

You have a legal claim for your wages and can sue the company. Bigger question appears to be whether the company is still in existence to be sued....

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I'm a salaried and exempt employee. Can my employer deduct money from my paychecks for missing a few hours per pay period?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 09, 2011

No, if you are turly exempt then your hours missed should not be deducted. Contact a lawyer in your area familiary with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Can my employer remove an hour per day from my timecard for breaks and lunch when none are taken?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 08, 2011

No, employer cannot deduct an hour for time not actually taken off. Quite possible that by doing so she has violated the overtime wage provision...

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Can you sue if you are not being paid the same as a coworker who is doing the same job?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 04, 2011

There is an Equal Pay Act, but that applies when there is disparity in pay among gender lines. If you are female, you could have a claim.

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Misdemeanor vs violation

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 04, 2011

If you were arrested for a misdemeanor, based on the wording of the question, you would have to anwer yes. That it was later downfiled does not...

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I was recently forced to resign by my employer. Earlier this year I was given then option of signing a new non compete.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 04, 2011

It is quite possible they will be upheld. Florida considers a 2 year restriction presumptively reasonable, but it can vary up or down depending on...

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I worked for my father for 3 years and he owes me about 5 months pay,

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 03, 2011

There are both federal and state laws which would allow you to recover these unpaid wages. Unpaid wages under the federal law, allowing you to...

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I received a Termination of Employment Agreement and General Release of All Claims. It asks me to agree to a lot of legal terms

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 03, 2011

You should have that document reviewed by a lawyer before signing so your rights can be explained. Your claim for unemployment will be denied...

Arthur Thomas Schofield's Answers (4928)

Is there a legal time frame in Florida to sign a severance package?

Employer lied and said my "poor performance" was considered misconduct, could this be grounds for a defamation suit?

What can I do next

I'm a salaried and exempt employee. Can my employer deduct money from my paychecks for missing a few hours per pay period?

Can my employer remove an hour per day from my timecard for breaks and lunch when none are taken?

Can you sue if you are not being paid the same as a coworker who is doing the same job?

Misdemeanor vs violation

I was recently forced to resign by my employer. Earlier this year I was given then option of signing a new non compete.

I worked for my father for 3 years and he owes me about 5 months pay,

I received a Termination of Employment Agreement and General Release of All Claims. It asks me to agree to a lot of legal terms