Do I need a labor law attorney ? Working in the state of Florida.

Labor law has to do with union members. Unless you are in a union, you probably mean want input from an employment lawyer. Because you are...

My former boss is appealing my unemployment. We're having a telephone hearing. What should I do?

You should read the guide I wrote for Avvo called "Florida Unemployment Compensation Benefits - Basic Concepts" (link below). It discusses...

I was fired but was still due commissions and now the commissions have stopped. Can I file a suit?

As a general rule, an employee is entitled to commissions earned during employment but collected after termination. Three exceptions to the...

How do I prove I worked ?

You asked how you "prove" that you worked there. The answer is no different from how anyone proves anything in any court. You present your best...

Is letting your boss know of your injury within 30 days of it's onset, the SAME as filing a petition for WC benefits?

Mr. Phillips is correct. Notice to the employer and the filing of PFBs are unrelated concepts. The law states that the injured worker must notify...

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I suffered a mild TBI in a WC accident at work. I suffered wit schizophrenia and memory lose and a whole host of AH & VH

No one can realistically estimate the amount of a settlement with only the facts that you gave. For one thing, you did not state whether the w/c...

Is it too late to claim workers comp for carpal tunnel if I have already been to the doctor but have not filed a claim yet?

You appear to have posted a very similar fact pattern a few days ago, but this time you added another question, so I will add an answer. You...

0can you sue a company twice for same thing? work comp

Once a settlement is reached, the case is concluded, and you cannot bring the same claims again. Under very limited circumstances, it is possible...

Can I get workers comp for carpal tunnel?

The 30-day reporting period that you mentioned is important; but, if you reported to your boss that you thought the medical issues were...

An employer can condition ongoing employment on the execution of a lawful employment contract. He cannot, however, force you to sign it or to...