Questions answered by Arthur Thomas Schofield

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Is there anything I can do to prevent an offer being retracted based on bad credit in a background check?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 18, 2011

Not much you can do other than attempt to improve your credit score and/or explain to the employer why your credit score is low and hope they...

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Will I lose Unemployment benefits if I sign up with

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 18, 2011

Signing up with a broker will not cause you to lose your benefits, but you must still be looking for work and remain available to work should you...

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Will my misdemeanor convictions bar me from being employed in the healthcare profession?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 18, 2011

You will find your answer in the following link. Florida has made it more difficult to work in licensed professions with a criminal history, but...

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If my employer pays my by the hour can he start paying by the shift without telling me .........................................

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 17, 2011

More facts are needed. You did not explain your job or what type of an employer or establishment you are working for. You may have a wage and...

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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.

Arthur Thomas Schofield's Answers (4952)

Is there anything I can do to prevent an offer being retracted based on bad credit in a background check?

Will I lose Unemployment benefits if I sign up with

Will my misdemeanor convictions bar me from being employed in the healthcare profession?

If my employer pays my by the hour can he start paying by the shift without telling me .........................................

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?