Is it legal for a company to fire a person for a performance evaluation when they're unable to perform due to medical reasons?
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Answered on September 05, 2023
You may have some rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act as well as our State and federal disability laws. Reach out to an attorney of your...
Is it ok to terminate a independent contractor agreement and reserve the right to give a reason?
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Answered on September 05, 2023
That will all depend on the language of the Independent Contractor Agreement. If you did not have one in place, you need to be speaking with a...
I was wondering what the rules against harassment such threats and workplace pressure.
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Answered on September 05, 2023
The hostility you mention here is not a violation of any employment laws. To assert a legal claim for a hostile work environment, the hostility...
Can I withhold company property till I receive my pay?
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Answered on September 01, 2023
The employer is obligated to pay you for your labors and you are obligated to return the employer's property. These are two separate transactions...
What steps can i take to stop workplace sexual harrasment over me?
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Answered on August 31, 2023
Reach out to a lawyer of your choosing. Claims for sexual harassment are difficult to navigate and there are steps you want to take right away to...
What can I put in my veterinarian clinic handbook for employees, so they go through the company and not sue the client?
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Answered on August 30, 2023
An employees only recourse in a situation like this is to go through your Worker's Compensation carrier. If you don't have one you should retain...
Can my Employer require me to provide a photo in our ticketing system that our customers would be able to see??
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Answered on August 29, 2023
The employer can require this of you but you, of course, need not comply. It will likely result in you having to find another job. All the best...
Can i legally be fired because I wanted to be transferred because of my hours not being added in and doing management duties?
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Answered on August 29, 2023
As long as you are being paid for your labors, any legal task can be assigned to you. You can be fired for requesting a transfer, as silly as that...
In Florida, is it state law to be reimbursed for uniform deductions if required to return the uniforms under company policy?
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Answered on August 28, 2023
There is no law in Florida requiring this reimbursement. As Mr. Starke correctly points out, if any deduction causes your pay to fall below the...
Previous employer says I have to have court ordered subpoena to obtain copy of my HR personnel file?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
A strange as it may sound, you are not entitled to your personnel file because it's not yours, it's the property of the employer. The only...