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Florida non-compete for only working there 45 days- was still in prob. period
I resigned my job to accept this position. I was not informed of NCA until say I started. I was not paid what they told me I would make, I quit after 45 days. I was still in prob. period. they were to...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 3, 2012 2:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

exempt employee: not allowed to make doctor appointments. Is it legal?
I work on salary and commission. Have insurance I pay for. Dr. ordered 4 test. E.D. said you cannot go at the end of the year it is crunch time. It is also when my deductable has been met. Have seriou...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 3, 2012 2:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can an employer give away employee services, without compensating them?
If I am an personal trainer at a large gym and I get paid per client (at a rate individually decided by ourselves), can my employer give away training sessions without compensating me? My gym continua...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 28, 2011 07:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

What are my rights when working with a disabled co-worker?
A co-worker is "claiming" disability and is often out of the office and I have to do her work. I work for a large company and I'm sure they're afraid she will sue for discrimination thru ADA. I don't ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 29, 2011 11:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can a non-compete restrict future employment by specific companies?
I have been working for a local firm that provides services to the medical industry. Specifically, our largest client is the second largest medical providor in our county. The non compete restricts fo...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 22, 2011 07:00 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

What am i required to pay someone who works for commisssion after they leave
i have just been given notice that my construction manager is leaving. he is paid a base salary plus commission. the commission is pad at the end of the job, after completion and customer is satisfied...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 13, 2011 10:07 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Non-compete without any additional compensation, and broad undefined terms?
My wife was forced to sign a non-compete as part of her contract, however, she was not compensated in any way for it. It is valid if she is not compensated for signing? Additionally, the geographic re...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 11, 2011 10:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is this non-competition contract legal?
I have worked for this company for less than a month. I have provided all my own supplies and knowledge. the owner is making me loose money by restricting what I can do but did not do so before the co...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 3, 2011 12:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

How would you answer question on application concerning if you have been convicted of a felony
The person was accused of a felony and was on probation-never convicted.
2 answers  |  asked Oct 27, 2011 12:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can an employer put a listening device in the office without the employees knowledge?
There are only two employees plus the doctor in our office. The two employees are extremely and have very private conversations that doctor has made comments about many times. Many times the things we...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 21, 2011 09:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

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