Florida Questions and Answers

hi i work for a comp for 5 year i'm in Florida i left because i have another opportunity i have 2 weeks vacantion i need to know if lost my vacation
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1 answer  |  asked Mar 28, 2016 1:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

How can I get paid minim m wage after asking several times and no action has been taken
After the wage change, I've never recieved it. Asked mant times and never recieve response. What should I do?
2 answers  |  asked Mar 22, 2016 08:55 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

My previous employer underpaid me with a post dated check for 3 months away when it is agreed get I get paid weekly. He won't rewrite a valid check and cancel the previous. What do I do?
I work for commission for a tree company. I know for a fact that i wasn't fully paid on my commission. Regardless of the amount of the check, the check was also invalid. What are my rights on getting ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 22, 2016 03:12 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I wanted to leave my company on great terms, so I submitted over a month and a half advance notice. I was informed I will be reduced to a part time employee. Is this legal?
I wanted to leave my company on great terms, so I submitted over a month and a half advance notice. (To help prep for a new employee, finish projects scheduled etc, help train if needed etc.) And I wa...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 21, 2016 06:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

How do I determine if I am non-exempt or exempt?
I am a full-time, salaried employee at a 501(c)3 organization in Florida. I do not have a supervisory role. I make 34k/year. Where can I find my classification as to whether I am an exempt or non-exem...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2016 08:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can hours worked overtime be allocated at a 2:1 ratio as PTO?
My non-profit employer requires me to work outside of my regular 40-hour workweek for special events in exchange for PTO. However, the PTO is not allocated at a 1:1 ratio. For example, I was required ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2016 06:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

if a non compete was signed but my employer paid me under the table and never filed taxes on me is the non compete still valid? I want to work somewhere on the books. I've only been there for 6 months and i just found out that he's not filing taxes on me.
I work at a tattoo shop as a independent contractor so the form says. I'm not sure on that because i have set days and set hours. I've been there tattooing for 6 months. My boss has been paying me tax...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 10, 2016 06:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Update to my question... I am in Florida and wondering if I have a chance at winning an appeal?
I am in Florida. I was laid off and given a severance package for 3 months to be paid out biweekly. It has been paid out bi-weekly until 1/15 when the company decided that it would pay out the remaini...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 10, 2016 04:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

In Florida, how does unemployment work after receiving lump sum of severance?
I am in Florida. I was laid off and given a severance package for 3 months to be paid out biweekly. It has been paid out bi-weekly until 1/15 when the company decided that it would pay out the remaini...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 9, 2016 10:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I started a new job. Became very sick on the 5th day. Called in sick. and had next 2 days off. Called the 3rd day to say that I went to the doctor and had blood tests, I would keep them informed of results. Dr. called next morning and said get right over
Employer let me go for not calling as I was in the critical care unit of the hospital getting 3 blood transfusions.
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2016 09:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

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