My contractor is in State FL, 2 others in FL, CA(as his employees), another in Canada. do I have to file claim/lawsuit in FL?

1. Does the contract state where a lawsuit must be brought? 2. Where was the contract entered into? 3. Where was the work to be...

I filed a claim against my employer, can a lawyer attend the conference on my behalf?

Yes, you can hire an attorney to appear with you to the conference and/or hearing. The conference is merely a fact finding meeting to know your...

Pregnant and denied promotion...

It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee BECAUSE she is pregnant. She will need to speak directly to an employment law attorney. ...

How many hours a day are required to work when you are a salary employee?

It is legal IF you are an exempt employee. That determination requires an analysis of your duties. Generally, IF you spend over 50% of your...

Wrongful termination and misclasified as an independent contractor

It is unlawful to retaliate against an employee who is injured on the job if the claim is filed in good faith. It is unclear if the company had...

Small business with 1 part time employee and using pregnancy to come in when she wants how can she be terminated

You can fire employees at any time for any reason as long as it is not based on a protected class, including gender/pregnancy. Consult with an...

Of course, it is impossible to know what another human will know or do. It is unusual to have two hearings at the DLSE. The first conference is...

Employment law - vacation benefit - Company changed vacation system and now says i have less vacation to carry over

1. Once vacation is earned, it is vested/owned by the employee and cannot be taken away. You must be able to use it or get paid for it. 2. ...

I was "Laid off" after I complained about my immediate supervisior.

As an at-will employee (no written contract to hire you for a set period of time), you can be fired or laid off at any time for any reason EXCEPT...

INC. Contractor paying incorrectly....

Your husband should call an employment law attorney to discuss. Many of us offer a free initial phone consultation. Before he calls, have him...