Questions answered by Richard Ernest Wolfe

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Can my employer ask me and two other employees to help out at work when all three of us were off the clock and already drinking?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

There is nothing directly prohibiting this practice but you should be compensated for your time and the owner may want to know their manager is...

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Is the non compete valid in Florida?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

I would highly recommend you meet with an employment attorney before signing. You should now your rights before potentially limiting yourself in...

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I'm leaving my job. Can my boss force me to hand over my recipe book, even though we lack a written contract or oral agreement?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

WIthout an agreement saying otherwise the answer is no. I also would recommend meeting with an attorney if it gets heated

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How long am I guaranteed my salary when i return from fmla

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

Based on your factual summary it appears that you may have a retaliation claim under fmla or pregnancy discrimination. You would need to report...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

Since Florida is an at will employment state, employers are given wide latitude in changing and amending their terms and conditions of employment...

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I believe I was fired for making a complaint against my boss.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

There are laws that protect employees from retaliation for reporting discriminatory or hostile work practices. You would need to report this...

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Can someone be fired because they refuse to do part in job description ? is this illegal? can this be a law suit?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

Florida is an at will employment state which means they can pretty much dictate the terms of employment and change them at any point in time. As a...

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False sexual harrassement should my husband seek a lawyer the store is doing an investigation

Richard's answer | Answered on July 08, 2010

I would highly recommend getting legal counsel to prevent a half measured investigation and to make sure you are represented when questioned about...

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Are regular employees legally able to tell you if a company is hiring or not?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 07, 2010

There no obligations for this type of disclosure. Not sure of the remedy even if there was.

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I have a felony and was released from prison in 1994.how far back do most employers in Florida go?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 07, 2010

Employers that do background screenings typically ask for disclosure of felony convictions regardless of time. A level one background search made...

Richard Ernest Wolfe's Answers (224)

Can my employer ask me and two other employees to help out at work when all three of us were off the clock and already drinking?

Is the non compete valid in Florida?

I'm leaving my job. Can my boss force me to hand over my recipe book, even though we lack a written contract or oral agreement?

How long am I guaranteed my salary when i return from fmla

Do I need a lawyer?

I believe I was fired for making a complaint against my boss.

Can someone be fired because they refuse to do part in job description ? is this illegal? can this be a law suit?

False sexual harrassement should my husband seek a lawyer the store is doing an investigation

Are regular employees legally able to tell you if a company is hiring or not?

I have a felony and was released from prison in 1994.how far back do most employers in Florida go?