I am a Federal employee going through the investigative phase of my EEOC complaint. Should I consider financial or compensatory

I agree with Mr. Tan. Consult- consult with a plaintiff's labor & employment attorney right away as damage calculations are confusing. An...

I agree with the other attorneys- if you send letters or call the tenant's employer, you are just asking for trouble. If the tenant then lost his...

After being discharged for what they claimed was job performance. I received a call from unemployment office and was informed

If you lose the appeal, then likely not. However, Florida's unemployment appeals referees will only deny your appeal where it is clear that you...

My uncle was fired about 4-5 months ago. Is there a time period in florida where you can apply for unemployment?

Here in Florida, you get unemployment benefits from the date you apply and NOT the date of termination. In essence, there is no retroactive...

I agree with Mr. Trabin but add to his response. If the harassment is in regard to your failure to conform to gender stereotypes, I have made this...

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If EEOC gives a claimant a decision in their favor and the order states an attorney will be provided if you are not able

I agree with Ms. Morcroft's assessment. In my experience as a labor & employment attorney, I have never, EVER, seen the EEOC offer to pay for a...

Is it legal for my employer to alter my punch-in times?

Under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Florida law, you must be paid for each hour worked (or portion thereof). If the employer is...

My company transferred me after complaining about sexual harassment and now trying to cut my pay. Can they do that?

I agree with attorneys Madison and Boyer. While it does appear to be a clear case of sexual harassment (if the touching is proven and was...

What rights do I have and what can be done to improve my workplace with reverse discriminationand protect me from retaliation?

A very interesting and emerging area of discrimination law. I have handled several cases alleging gender discrimination where my client was...

My company refused to give me my paycheck. They took deductions out of my check for another employee. Gave me paystub and cash.

Quite simply, you must be paid for each and every hour worked, period. Notice must be provided in advance of any pay change and may not be done...

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