Florida Questions and Answers

How to know if your a victim of retaliation.
A few months ago, my manager hired his friend to work for the company. As an Assistant, I asked how hiring this person was beneficial to the corporation because he had no qualifications. Since then, h...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 19, 2012 5:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I be forced to sign a new contract voiding out my present one?
I signed a one page independent contractor agreement with a home care agency last year. Recently I was handed a new 5 page contract to be signed the following day by Fri 5pm or I could not report to m...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 18, 2012 8:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Boss says that I quit, and I never quit! (I have another question)
Sorry, I couldn't find a way to add a comment to the previous post. Thanks so much for your quick reply! You have no idea how much I appreciate the help. When I file, if it asks me if I was fired or i...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 14, 2012 11:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Boss says that I quit, and I never quit! Can I get unemployment? Help please!
Hello! I was employed at my previous job for almost 8 years. The past few months have been difficult due to co-worker confrontations and such which I brought to my boss' attention, and as far as I kno...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 14, 2012 09:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

wrongfully terminated
I told another employee that I would kick her ass if she didnt stop spreading rumours about me so she got in my face and said lets go so I Pushed her away from me because she was so close to me that s...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 26, 2012 2:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can a non comp agreement signed with a TN or OH company be enforced in FL?
I am employed by a company based in TN, soley owned by an Ohio company. I am an inside salesman who works from his home office in FL. Customers from many different states call. I do not have a specifi...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 20, 2012 10:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I was let go after 18 years with a company
I have many questions and not really sure how to go about asking, I was initially fired for harassment,(verbally)I was not the person that was harassing, but was verbally harassed in front of many emp...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2012 09:20 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is it discrimination to passed over for a promotion based on your availability?
I have been passed over twice for a promotion by my employer based on my availability. I am a part-time college student in my Junior year. The only time I cannot work is 12pm-5pm Monday and Wednesday ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 13, 2012 3:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

are non compete agreements for indipendent contractors inforceable?
I have owned a trade specific company for 12 years. Approx 8 years ago I was asked by a national company if I would continue to run my business under the national name which I agreed. There were no co...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 12, 2012 10:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Restaurant Scheduling
After being out ill for a week my employer requested that I bring in a doctor's note clearing me to work, which was done. Now I have not been put back on the schedule since. How long do I wait until I...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 7, 2012 11:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida