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Harrasment in the work place
I was hired by the city in Feb 2002 in a specialized feild in which i have 18 years of expereince for a better quality of life 300 miles from my hometown. After my probationary period in which i recei...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 17, 2005 2:33 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

This job was a non union position.
After 13 years and 11 months of service,my supervisory position was eliminated in March of 2003,and filled by a younger employee making less money as a team leader. At the time of being let go I was 4...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 6, 2005 8:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Discrimination against males
I just resigned from my job for various reasons. One of the reasons is my boss who is a female makes many comments on how she hates men and that she wishes she had more women working in the office bec...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 17, 2004 6:39 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

bounced paychecks
Would you please inform me what punishments there are on the state or federal level for an employer bouncing paychecks. I recieved about 7 myself, but there was about 19 in all. Also how long can an e...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 15, 2004 1:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Employer Holding final pay check
I terminate from my employer on 1 Oct, he still owes me for about 207 hours ($8000) for work that I performed for him. I have called him and sent him email, but he still hasn't sent my paycheck. How l...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 28, 2004 09:31 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

is it legal for employers to not pay vacation pay after quitting
I have worked for a condo in palm beach for about 3 years, i have givin 2 weeks notice, at the end of this i asked my boss about my vaction pay, which is 40 hours now , she told me she doesnt have to ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 18, 2004 5:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I don't want to lose my insurance license
I am a licensed property & casualty insurance agent and in August recently obtained my life license. I have been working for an agent since May. I am still not authorized by the insurance company. I h...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 7, 2004 9:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

responding to a TRO
I live in Tampa, but have been sued in Ohio for material breach of a non-compete as stated in the executed contract. I found out on 10/1 that the court has set plaintiff's motion for TRO for 10/6. I h...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 2, 2004 07:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

being sued for material breach
I live in FL, but signed a non-compete, whcih is governed by Ohio law. I found out that in 3 days the court has set plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order. How can I contact the court to...
2 answers  |  asked Oct 2, 2004 07:51 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Pregnant and dismissed because of need for light duty work
I am 4 months pregnant and due to some pregnancy complications, my physician wrote a note to my employer requesting "light duty". I work as a nursing assistant in a children's hopital that has granted...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 30, 2004 12:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida