Stuart M. Address's Answers (1339)

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Is in employer allowed to take off PTO time seven months after a national holiday?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

There is no federal law regarding PTO time. Generally, it is a contract matter between employer and employee. If your employer has a policy and...

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Are there laws against them telling me I can't go to the bathroom? And is there something I can do about this

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Except in a very few occupational classifications, generally governed by the Department of Labor, there are no laws regulating things such as...

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What is the St. of Limitations in Florida for a civil rights lawsuit which also has a psychologist that will be sued as well?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

Truthfully, from the facts you present I'm not seeing the basis for a civil rights claim. Perhaps you may have some claim. Generally, though as...

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Can a salaried employee be docked a day's pay, not be paid OT when arrangement was for 40 hrs? Last pay was dropped to min wage.

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

The caption of your question and the facts contradict so more information is needed. In the caption, you say you are a salaried employee. In the...

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Can you sue a company for gender discrimination. Such as a female and male get terminated for same reason female keeps job.

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

I agree with other counsel regarding the basic law against discrimination on account of race and/or gender. However, the question says both got...

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Terminated for asking for vacation and never paid for my over time!

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

It is incorrect that all persons are entitled to overtime. You are only entitled to overtime if you are non-exempt. As a VP, it sounds as if you...

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Can I legally fire a employee or did they quit?

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

You can let the person leave without having to honor a "notice" period. If they have resigned, they need not be permitted to stay during any notice...

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Is this considered sexual harassment, and what can I do about it? It makes me really uncomfortable.

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

The facts you provide regarding the comments being made do not appear to be explicit enough or of a nature to constitute sexual harassment or a...

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Racial stereotype at work.

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

I do agree with the comments of other counsel, but have something to add. Generally, statements made on one instance do not qualify as...

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Is my daughter being harassed and discriminated against by her employer?

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

I agree with the other two counsel responding. From the facts you provide, it does not appear that there is anything unlawful occurring; just what...

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