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I'm jewish. My company says they can't give me a chanuka card without giving one to everyone one else. so they gave me a christmas card instead. Is this considered discrimination?
My employers came to me and said they couldnt give me a chanukah card because they would have to give one to everyone else. So they gave me a Christmas card instead. Is this considered discrimination....
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2015 12:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Florida employee. Unemployed now. Received lump sum severance at termination time (RIF) to equal two months' pay, but no current payments or income. Can I receive unemployment now, during 2 months following termination?
Florida employee. Unemployed now. Received lump sum severance at termination time (RIF) to equal two months' pay, but no current payments or income. Can I receive unemployment now, during the 2 month ...
2 answers  |  asked Dec 8, 2015 09:30 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

my fmla expired while being treated for breast cancer...my employer now wants me to resign as i still have an open wound that i pack daily and due to the nature of my work (nursing) , i cannot return until the wound is closed...what are my options?
i am getting better now and the wound is small ...i would guess in 3 weeks it should be closed but i cant say for sure...employer wants me to resign and reapply in 3 months...i know they will not hire...
2 answers  |  asked Dec 1, 2015 06:42 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

tampa fl My company recently laid me off I had requested my vacation next month I had 40 hours. I called them today they said they don't pay for vacation .
tampa fl My company recently laid me off I had requested my vacation next month I had 40 hours. I called them today they said they don't pay for vacation .
1 answer  |  asked Nov 30, 2015 12:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can an employer refuse to give you unpaid days off and use the excuse that you do not have enough PTO to take off?
I have an employer that will not give me time off that was already approved at 1point saying now I no longer have enough PTO.
2 answers  |  asked Nov 24, 2015 4:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can i get more than the maximum weeks of severance offered by my employer?
I am getting the maximum weeks of severance offered by my employer? If I hire an attorney to negotiate, would I have a chance on receiving more? I do have some claims. Can company withdraw offer altog...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 24, 2015 07:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

what kind of questions are acceptable here?
In regards to being harassed at work.
1 answer  |  asked Nov 23, 2015 07:42 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

My former employers employees and upper management are falsely stating I was fired. Is this defaming
I chose to leave the largest insurance carrier in Florida after 3 years in order to open my own agency. I put in a 2 weeks notice and left on perfect terms. Never once was I written up, on the contrar...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 21, 2015 5:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I resigned from my Mortgage position from a bank and on the Compensation agreement, it states that I will get paid for any originated loans that close within 30 days of my exit. Immediately after leaving, my loans were changed to other employees, and they
Resignation of a Mortgage Position from a Bank and not being paid for Commission Pay within 30 days of exiting
1 answer  |  asked Nov 20, 2015 10:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

In the State of Florida, if you are paid severance for a number of weeks in a one lump sum, are you allowed to collect unemployment or do you have to wait until the severance weeks are depleted?
I was laid off due to a reduction in workforce. My employer offered a severance agreement of 9 weeks payable in one lump sum. Can I still collect unemployment benefits during those 9 weeks or do I hav...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 13, 2015 7:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

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