Florida Questions and Answers

I was laid off this past week due to COVID19 is the company required to pay me my PTO?
Its a doctors office and patients either didnt show up or cancelled appointments. So they cited financial reasons.
1 answer  |  asked Mar 21, 2020 08:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

After an employee is terminated, is there any law that requires health insurance to be continued for a minimum number of days or weeks?
After an employee is terminated, is there any law that requires health insurance to be continued for a minimum number of days or weeks?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 22, 2020 7:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I'm in Florida. I am an inside sales consultant. My employer states I cannot work from home because I have to be an hourly paid associate. Is this true?
I'm in Florida. I am an inside sales consultant. My employer states I cannot work from home because I have to be an hourly paid associate. Is this true?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 19, 2020 07:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

If I was fired from a job in Florida for stealing, with no proof! Is my former employer allowed to disclose the reason for firing me to prospective employers?
tender in Florida. When I showed up for work last week I was approached at my vehicle by the owner handed a check for two weeks and asked to give the key back. I asked what was wrong I was given no ex...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 28, 2020 10:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

If I was hired to work in an office that belong to a larger company, and my office closes. Can my former employer enforce my non compete?
I have worked for a company for 5 months in one of their offices. They are closing the office where I work and my contract is specific for that particular office. The other offices in other cities wil...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 17, 2019 11:25 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Fired before 90 days probationary period for medical condition
There is an employee whom before completing the 90 days probationary period informed the company of a treatable medical conditions unrelated to the work he performs. He will have to be absent from the...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 7, 2019 09:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I work for Publix in Florida, I'm going on FMLA for knee surgery, can they make me take my sick days and vacation time for my FMLA to kick in
Need to know if it's a law, or up to the company
1 answer  |  asked Apr 23, 2019 2:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Are there any employment and labor lawyers that offer free consultations?
My boyfriend needs an employment and labor lawyer. Because of the situation I quickly outlined in the question I asked on April 8 "Can An Employer Who Is Also Your Landlord Force You To Work For Free ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 19, 2019 06:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

How do I report a illegal timesheet edit without disclosing my identity?
Due to the fact my shift ends during lunch time, I never get off on time however, I've recently noticed that my time sheets have been edited to show that I'm clocking out on time. When management was ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 16, 2019 6:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can an employer who is also your landlord force you to work for free or evict you?
I live in FL and my boyfriend and I were on the verge of being homeless when the owner of the hotel we were staying at offered him the room in exchange for work. Without thinking he agreed. They make ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 8, 2019 2:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida