Can my employer make me work even after I have clocked out?

If you are an exempt employee, you can be made to work as much as necessary for your salary. If you are non-exempt, any hours you work, whether...

Is it legal for an employer to claim salaried employees as exempt when they don't meet the requirements to avoid higher taxes?

No, it is not legal. It is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. All truly exempt employees may be paid on salary and required to work as...

What can be done to Walmart when DM offers a position but then retracts offer after I have been hired

As an at-will employee in Florida, an employer can make hiring and termination decisions for any reason, good/bad, fair/unfair, factually...

My ex wife has gone around slandering spreading false statements to people in the community and to government agencies.

If she is making false statements of fact, you may have a defamation claim. You may want to check out the guide which I published on AVVO. You...

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What are my rights when a person is constantly working to ruin my reputation?

If she is not spreading "false" facts then you would not have a defamation claim. However, depending on the facts, you may have an invasion of...

If a reference check company determines a former employer made a defamatory statement about you can you sue them for defamation?

Yes. An actual employer is best but many people proceed with an investigation firm who acts as a prospective employer. You should discuss the facts...

If someone made a damaging/false statement about you 1.5-2 years ago, is there anything you can legally do?

You have a 2 year statute of limitations in Florida for defamation. If you believe you have been a victim, you should contact a local attorney ASAP...

How many days in a row and hours a day can my employer make us work as a salary employee,

If you are properly exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you can be made to work as much as necessary to do the job. If you are non-exempt,...

My husband and I work for the same company the boss tried to talk him out of marriage and demeaned my character Did he break law

In addition to the prior comments, I would add that while the statements sound defamatory and you can collect "nominal" damages even without proof...

Is it wrongful termination if i'm terminated as a manager if a check is missing while putting up my money draw in the office.

Unfortunately, it is not unlawful. As an at will employee, your employer can terminate you for any reason, good or bad, fair or unfair, factually...