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Hostile work enviroment
I wokr for a manufacturing faclity and I am the only female quality control inspector. On many occasions I feel I have been singled out for harrassment. I have 4 supervisors and when you get your revi...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 12, 2002 9:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

2 Agreements - Consideration
I have a non-compete w/ my former employer. It is fairly restrictive. I signed it 1 year after joining the company. There was no raise, promotion, etc. tied to the non-compete. How does FL law view co...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 1, 2002 09:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can you force comission employees to work OT?
I work for a debt consolidation agency where I was originally hired as a " comission only " employee. Due to the fact that some weeks, there are some employees that DO NOT acquire any deals the employ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 1, 2002 9:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Final Wages
Does the law require an employer to pay final wages within 48 hours of termination?
1 answer  |  asked Oct 3, 2001 4:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Final Week Wages Unpaid
I was terminated from an outside sales postion July 9 in Florida. My employer indicated I would be paid through the prior Friday, July 6. I was in fact paid only through the previous week, June 29. My...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 9, 2001 08:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I was terminated due to the color of my skin, and the fact that I am not one of the favorites, or a
I was recently terminated from a position with an insurance company for what they called being involved in an arguement inside the work place. I have witnessed many employees who have been in louder, ...
2 answers  |  asked Apr 12, 2001 11:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

neneed urgent answer re FMLA , etc. before April 11, 2001, please!
Please help! I was attacked by a fellow crewmember on a ship and required major spine surgery December 8, 2000, and have been on leave since then (16 weeks more or less) receiving 60% of my salary thr...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 9, 2001 3:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Should I worry about a phone call from HR after I complained?
I cited a grievance against a prospective employer (temp to perm situation). I received a phone call from headquarters HR that I'll be asked to meet with company executives and attorney in the near fu...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

12 week notice obligation - is it enforceable?
I have a prospective employer in MA who wants me to sign an employment agreement that requires 12 weeks notice of employment termination by either party. Is this enforceable or does it conflict with a...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

How can I get my final pay?
Questions: 1. What do I need to do to, if necessary, enforce payment of the amount due me, which is in excess of $22,000. 2. If it is necessary to retain an attorney, would I be able to collect attorn...
3 answers  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida