Can you tell me if this is considered a hostile working environment?

There is no such claim for hostile work enviorment. In an at will state such as Florida, a boss may treat you like dirt as long as it is not based...

Do I have a right to pursue legal action against my employer?

Alot depends on when the employer was awareof the contract issues. If it just became aware, then the timing with the FMLA return might be a...

Can I sue my contractor for work he did't perform and got paid for?

Yes, you would have a claim for breach of contract and, if you can show that the failure was intentional and/or you were mis-lead, then perhaps for...

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If you owe your employer for overpayment can they fire you?

The simple answer is yes. If you owe the company money and they found the error reasonably promptly, then you are responsible for repayment. You...

My job is hiring & coaching disabled. my boss wants to change from an hourly to performance pay. can he change the pay method

Terms of employment may be changed for the future but not retroactively. If the employee does not like the new terms, they may leave the employer...

Is it illegal to record a conversation when the other party is unaware?

In Florida, all parties must consent or it is a criminal act. Other states permit recording with one party (i.e. you) consenting.

I was terminated\ separated from employment. I want to clear my name - how can I prove that I was not dishonest?

If you are an at-will employee as are most in Florida, then it doesn't matter since an employer may terminate you for no reason, a good or bad...

Is it legal for my boss to call my relative to discuss termination of my job 2 days prior to termination?

It is not "illegal". The real issue is whether anything defamatory was said about you to your relative.

Is my non compete valid?

The issue with the date is not a key issue if the rest of the circumstances are clear. You say you are not named in the agreement; that is an...

DO I NEED A LAWYER MY LANDLORD REFUSE TO REFUND MY 1ST SECURITY DEP

This sounds like a commercial lease as opposed to a residential lease and different statutes apply. Also, it is unclear whether you had a lease and...