Employees who blow the whistle are protected from retaliation, such as discharge, discipline, and other adverse employment actions, under federal and/or state law. Are you the victim of retaliation as a whistleblower? Here are 10 common whistleblower claims that may protect you. Florida Private Whistleblower Act: The FWA prevents employers of 10 employees or more […]
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With the pandemic, there are five employment claims on the rise as employers navigate the pandemic and efforts to re-open businesses.  These pandemic related employment claims range from violations of rights to expanded leave under new legislation as well as claims related to employment loss and notice and overtime under well established law. 1. Expanded Leave
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Yes. Because employment in Florida is at-will, an employer can cut your pay prospectively with or without notice at any time. In other words, your employer cannot reduce wages you already earned, but can do so for future hours worked. While your employer can cut your pay, in some circumstances, you may have a legal claim
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You are entitled to maternity leave pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) if you meet all the following criteria: Your employer employs at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius of your worksite. You worked at least 12 months and 1,250 hours for your employer. Your leave is for the
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Wondering if you have a claim for wrongful termination? While Florida does not recognize an independent claim for wrongful termination, federal and state laws makes it unlawful to terminate employees based on the following: Discrimination/Harassment – If you believe you were terminated because of a protected characteristic recognized by federal, state or local law, this
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Are you owed wages from your employer, especially now during these trying and uncertain times due to COVID-19? As we outlined in our June 2019 blog, you have different options for pursuing a claim against your employer for non-payment of wages. Today, we are expanding on those rights so that employees are armed with information
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DEO denied your claim? Here’s what to do if the Florida DEO says you are not eligible for unemployment benefits: If the DEO’s notice of denial does not provide the reason, find it out. It could be wage base period issues, lack of wage history, multiple claims in one year, separation circumstances, incomplete applications, etcetera.
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The EEOC recently issued guidance on what information and tests employers may request from employees when they reopens their workplace doors during this pandemic. Before allowing an employee to return to work an employer may: Ask you if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Take your body temperature. Ask for a doctor’s note certifying fitness
The IRS is telling employers they must have certain documentation to get the tax credits for paid sick leave promised under the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Therefore, if you must take FFCRA paid sick leave, your employer will likely ask you for the documentation it needs. The employer will ask for: Your
Many people are sharing stories about the difficulty of applying for benefits as such large numbers of applicant swarm the system. Don’t give up. Keep trying. If you cannot seem to be able to get through, try applying during overnight hours. Alternatively, the Department of Economic Opportunity reported today that it will be issuing paper
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