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Your Employer May Not Know They Are Violating Employment Law

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Employment law violations are far too common. In many cases, employers are aware that they are violating the law and they are simply trying to get away with it for their own benefit. However, in other cases, these violations are...

When Do You Need an Employment Lawyer?

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You’re unexpectedly fired from your job. You raised concerns about certain practices at your workplace and saw a steep decline in the number of hours you work. You’re habitually mistreated by your employer or coworkers, and no matter how many...

Examples of Wrongful Termination

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As an at-will state, Florida allows employers to fire any worker at any time — and for almost any reason. Restrictions exist, however. Employers cannot terminate employees on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, or pregnancy. They also cannot...

5 Rights in the Workplace You Might Not Know You Have

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To keep a steady paycheck coming, many employees tolerate unjust treatment at work. Sound familiar? If so, you should know there are lines your employer cannot cross – and, if they do, the company can face costly legal action. U.S...

Is Florida an “At-Will” State?

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"At-will" and "right to work" are terms you frequently hear in connection with employment in the state of Florida, and a lot of people tend to think of them interchangeably. However, they have both different meanings and very different implications...

Why You Need to Know the Overtime Definition

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Overtime is a significant aspect of labor laws that impact the incomes of most Americans in Florida, Georgia, and across the country. If you are employed, it is important to have at least a basic understanding of your rights as...