Questions answered by Joseph Charles Shoemaker

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Should I take my former employer to court for not giving me my last check?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 20, 2015

In most cases you have two choices, negotiate or litigate. There are not often more choices than that. Contact a local employment attorney as...

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Can i be forced to work these ridiculous hours

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 20, 2015

I agree with the other posters. You can work the hours requested or you can find a new job. The choice is yours, not the employer's. ...

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Do I fight charges a previous employer files for deleting client data when I was let go ?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 20, 2015

As the others have stated, get a criminal lawyer now. Don't post any additional information about your matter on this site or any others like it. ...

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Can the company I am an independent contractor issue credit to stores that I bill?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 20, 2015

As my colleague noted in his response, the answer to your question likely will require review of the contract you have with the newspaper. Of...

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Flsa suit

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

I will start by saying that this is a question best handled by your attorney. My guess is such attorney will be working on a contingency, meaning...

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Can a charter school withhold holiday pay from me, a salaried employee, for the first 90 days of employment?

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

I agree with the answers posted by the other lawyers. I will, of course, explain. There is no law that requires an employer to pay you for a day...

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Do i have a case?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 01, 2014

Nothing in your facts makes it appear that you "have a case", but there may, perhaps, be more to the story. Employment in Florida is generally at...

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Is it legal for an employer to allow a violent employee who threatened another back?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

The short answer to your question is: Yes. As the other attorney responding noted, you cannot force the employer to fire anyone and they can...

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In Florida do I have the right to appeal a suspension from work? If so, is it advisable in my case?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. Unless there is "more to the story", then it does not sound like you have any viable claims. I also agree that...

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I am an independent contractor (realtor) with a contract that was recently terminated. Is the termination justified?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

There are a couple of potential issues here, but a proper answer to your queries is beyond the scope of what can be addressed on a site like Avvo. ...

Joseph Charles Shoemaker's Answers (252)

Should I take my former employer to court for not giving me my last check?

Can i be forced to work these ridiculous hours

Do I fight charges a previous employer files for deleting client data when I was let go ?

Can the company I am an independent contractor issue credit to stores that I bill?

Flsa suit

Can a charter school withhold holiday pay from me, a salaried employee, for the first 90 days of employment?

Do i have a case?

Is it legal for an employer to allow a violent employee who threatened another back?

In Florida do I have the right to appeal a suspension from work? If so, is it advisable in my case?

I am an independent contractor (realtor) with a contract that was recently terminated. Is the termination justified?