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Category: Payment Disputes
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Can You Be Fired Without Being Told Why?
No one wants to hear, “You’re fired.” Those words can instantly change your financial outlook. If you are like most people, you probably rely on a regular paycheck to pay your bills and enjoy life. You may have savings, but those savings can disappear in a relatively short time if you are not earning an…
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Filing a Discrimination Lawsuit Against Your Employer: What You Need to Know
If you have been a victim of workplace discrimination, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against your employer. Workers are protected by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces laws that ensure fair treatment in the workplace. However, filing a discrimination lawsuit can be tricky. You need an attorney with experience in…
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How to Prove Pay Discrimination
News headlines often highlight pay discrimination in the context of the gender pay gap. While gender-based pay discrimination is common, discriminatory payment practices can also impact employees due to factors like age, race, and other protected characteristics, which are both illegal and unfair. If you believe your employer is engaging in illegal payment practices, here…
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What to Do When “A New Employee Is Being Paid More Than Me”
Imagine the following: During a conversation with a new hire in your department, the discussion turns to your respective salaries. To your surprise, you learn that the new employee’s starting wage is higher than what has taken you ten years to earn. Resentment, frustration, anger, and shock may all flood you simultaneously. You might even…
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What is the Difference Between Short-Term Disability and FMLA?
Americans have issues taking days off. In fact, studies show that less than half of workers end up using all their paid vacation time. That’s why it’s surprising that a company might try to keep an employee from unpaid leave – especially when they may be allowed certain absences by law. What’s more, similar to…
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Can An Employer Legally Reduce Your Pay? A Guide
Having your wages cut can be startling at best and devastating at worst. You rely on your paycheck to pay your bills, buy groceries, keep a roof over your head, and care for your loved ones. When even some of that money unexpectedly goes away, you may feel sad, hurt, or even embarrassed. You may…
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What Happens if You Get Paid Under Minimum Wage? Easy Guide
All employees expect to be paid fairly for the work that they perform. It can impact every aspect of your financial and personal life when you are not. Many employers are bound by law to pay employees minimum wage in Florida. However, what happens if you get paid under minimum wage? If you have been…
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How Long Can an Employer Hold Your Paycheck After Termination? A Guide
When your employer has decided that your time with the company is over, you might find yourself let go without a moment’s notice—and without a final paycheck in hand. You may also wonder how long the employer has to pay you before withholding such a paycheck becomes unlawful. It is important to note that no…
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Can My Boss Take My Tips? The Laws of Tip Ownership
If you work in the service industry in the United States, there are several reasons why you might be motivated to provide guests and customers with exceptional service. For some workers, the possibility of receiving monetary tips is an extra benefit of performing well. For other employees, receiving tips is a matter of meeting their…
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How Do Lawyers Negotiate Settlements? Guide To Settlement Negotiations.
Settlement negotiation is critical to the outcome of a legal dispute. When lawyers are skilled in the art and strategy of negotiating settlements, individuals who have had their rights violated or have been injured at work are in a strong position to get justice – and compensation. If you believe you may have a case…
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