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Employer moving to new location that is not ready. Forcing employees to use paid time off! Legal or not?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 02, 2012

Unless you have an employment contract or are unionized then you are at the mercy of Florida's at will employment doctrine. The gist of the...

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If normal working hours reside in the employer's premises and you work after hours at home, is that overtime?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 02, 2012

If the employer is requiring the work to be completed and is aware of the work being conducted at home then the hours are compensable. It is not...

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I am collecting unemployment in florida and have a residence also in colorado can i collect florida uc while i am in colorado ?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 02, 2012

You will need to inform UC Florida of the move but as long as you are not gainfully employed you should be able to continue to obtain benefits. I...

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Is it illegal for an employer to set you up.

Richard's answer | Answered on June 02, 2011

Based on the description given you do not have a legal claim against your employer. Florida is an at will employment state which means that an...

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Florida-Performance review given to me, I was not requested to sign. I requested a copy but was refused. What can I do?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 13, 2011

Florida is an at will employment state which means that the employer has the right to run their business in the manner they see fit as long as it...

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Is compensation required to enforce a non-compete in the State of Florida?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

I would strongly recommend you consult an attorney. The fact that you are a 1099 independent contractor may void out the agreement on its own.

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Is it considered harassment when your boss or supervisor keeps telling you to talk less often and/or talk lower?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

Unless you are being singled out for discriminatory reasons then it is not an illegal form of harassment in the State of Florida. An employer has...

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My employer has cut my hours to part time. Now, she won't let me cancel my insurance that I can't afford.

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

You don't have a lot of options since Florida is an at will employment state. Because of the drastic change in hours you may be entitled to...

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TITLE VII TIME LIMITS

Richard's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

Since Title VII involved intentional acts I am unsure how you would not have been aware of discrimination. However, a year and a half would likely...

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I currently collect UI. My friend asks me to do personal training for his business and pay me weekly by check. am i in trouble?

Richard's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

There is a good chance that UI will find out once the 1099 is filed and you would be obligated to repay any monies earned from UI while be...

Richard Ernest Wolfe's Answers (224)

Employer moving to new location that is not ready. Forcing employees to use paid time off! Legal or not?

If normal working hours reside in the employer's premises and you work after hours at home, is that overtime?

I am collecting unemployment in florida and have a residence also in colorado can i collect florida uc while i am in colorado ?

Is it illegal for an employer to set you up.

Florida-Performance review given to me, I was not requested to sign. I requested a copy but was refused. What can I do?

Is compensation required to enforce a non-compete in the State of Florida?

Is it considered harassment when your boss or supervisor keeps telling you to talk less often and/or talk lower?

My employer has cut my hours to part time. Now, she won't let me cancel my insurance that I can't afford.

TITLE VII TIME LIMITS

I currently collect UI. My friend asks me to do personal training for his business and pay me weekly by check. am i in trouble?