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10 Signs You’re Facing Retaliation for Taking FMLA Leave
When you take leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act, it’s safe to assume you’re already under some stress. It can be good stress, like taking time off to be with a new baby. Or it can be difficult, emotional distress, if, for example, you are taking time off to care for a terminally…
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How Much Can You Sue for Wrongful Termination? A Breakdown
Florida’s right-to-work laws grant employers the freedom to end the employment of their employees at any moment. They do not have to give any prior notice before doing so, nor do they need to provide a reason as to why they have chosen to sever the employment relationship. Still, despite how that may sound, it…
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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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Can You Be Fired for Not Disclosing a Disability? A Guide
About 42.5 million Americans live with some sort of disability, according to 2021 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pew Research Center. In decades past, having a disability meant that accessing businesses and public spaces could be challenging. Finding meaningful employment could likewise be difficult, as legal protections for individuals with disabilities were…
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How Often Are Wrongful Termination Cases Won?
Employees who are terminated unlawfully from their positions have legal rights, including the right to compensation. A wrongful termination lawsuit, a legal case that alleges your employer unlawfully discriminated against you in terminating your employment or otherwise violated your legal rights, can help you recover compensation. Like other civil lawsuits, a wrongful termination case can…
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Can You Sue Your Employer for Cutting Your Hours? A Guide
Employees rely on getting a certain number of hours at work. When those hours are cut, it can be very problematic. But can you sue your employer for cutting your hours? The short answer is: that depends. In certain situations, your employer could be following the law. In other situations, it could be illegal. Depending…
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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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Can an Employer Take Away Hours You’ve Already Worked?
Can an employer take away hours already worked? The short answer is no. Federal and state laws protect Florida workers from a wide range of unfair employment practices. Among these, laws are in place to protect employees from having their timesheets falsified or having an employer refuse to pay wages for hours already worked. Unfortunately,…
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Can an Employer Deny You Unpaid Time Off?
State laws differ when it comes to unpaid time off for employees. Frequent requests for unpaid time off can interfere with an employer’s business. But whether you are heading off for a family vacation or need to attend a child’s school event, it can be deeply frustrating to have a boss deny your request for…
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