Tattoos (alone) are not a protected attribute which can serve as the basis of a discrimination claim. Discrimination is unlawful if it is based on...

Can an employer cut the hours/pay of a consultant if they signed a contract?

An employer cannot unilaterally change the terms of a contract. You can try to rectify the situation without litigation by bringing the breach to...

I was denied 6 weeks of unemployment in Florida due to non completion of "skills review" and online FULL work registration

Above all else - make sure you file a timely appeal (within 20 days of the date of the Notice of Determination). You will then receive a Notice of...

Is it Legal For Employers To Take $1.00 From A $5.00 Gratuity Written On A Credit Card,Or $2.00 On A $10.00 Gratuity,Etc..?

No. For employees customarily and regularly receiving in excess of $30.00 per month in tips, tips are the property of the employee and the...

Can one still sue a company a month after being let go, b/c you refuse to work the same shift an assault took place??

I believe an attorney would need more information about your situation. The fact that you refused work likely does not bode well for any future...

The Taxi Company, I work for, violated several County regulations. For 12 years I worked without a valid contract. Can I sue?

If the Company breached the contract, then you have a breach of contract claim to recover the moneys you lost due to the breach or damages arising...

Are there law governing breaks and lunch time in FL

There are no laws in Florida requiring employers to provide breaks or a meal period to employees 18 or over. If an employee is under 18, Florida...

I got hurt.. They sent me to a comp & was out for 3 days. They agreed to have me come back & work light duty. Got laid off after

It would be unlawful for your employer to terminate your employment (or cut your pay) because of or in retaliation for your making a workers'...

Is it misconduct ?when employer tells you to" just go home forever" and after that statement was made a verbal exchange began

If you are asking for unemployment purposes, if an employer's words and actions lead you to believe you were terminated through no fault of your...