Category Archives: Employee Rights
FMLA Violations: Are You a Victim?
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that gives employees who qualify up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each calendar year. The employee’s job and certain other benefits are protected and must be maintained during the leave, or the employer will face penalties and potential legal action. In some instances,… Read More »
COVID-19 Fraud – The Coming Surge
The outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 virus have already presented and will continue to present enormous challenges to the United States government and to the country as a whole. Both as a public health issue and an economic issue, the situation is nearly unprecedented. The United States has already committed billions to the… Read More »
What the Coronavirus Means for My Job
There are more than two million Florida workers who are in low-wage service jobs that probably don’t offer paid sick time. And many low-wage employers can’t or won’t pay their workers who are sick because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). But with sick workers being urged to stay home, there looks like there is some… Read More »
Florida Minimum Wage
Florida Minimum Wage: 6 Things to Know in 2020 Florida’s minimum wage is on the rise. Below are 6 things to know about minimum wage in Florida so employers and employees alike can prepare for the changes ahead. What is the current minimum wage in Florida? While the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per… Read More »
Florida Wrongful Termination
Five Examples of Wrongful Termination: Do You Qualify? Were you recently fired? Do you feel that your termination was illegal, but not sure if you qualify for a wrongful termination case? While Florida statutes allow for employers to fire any worker at any time, restrictions exist to protect employees from wrongful termination. Below are… Read More »
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful Termination Checklist: Were you Fired Illegally? Under Florida law, in the private sector, an employee’s status is deemed to be “at will.” This means an employee serves “at the will” of their employer, and the employer may determine terms and conditions employment. Further, they can change those terms and conditions at any time,… Read More »
Florida Non-Compete Agreements
Florida Non-Compete Agreements: A Complete Guide A “non-compete” and other “restrictive covenant” agreements are contractual agreements where an employee promises not to compete with a business during employment, or for a defined time and in a specified location post-employment. A non-compete can prevent employees, contractors, licensees, and distributors from becoming a direct competition to… Read More »
At Will Employment Laws by State
In the United States, at-will employment is a commonly accepted labor practice – every state and the District of Columbia enforce at-will employment policies in some form. However, some states have exceptions to these laws, in order to give employees more rights against potentially advantageous employers. Which states have exceptions to at-will employment? With… Read More »
Wrongful Termination Checklist
Wrongful Termination Checklist – Were You Fired Illegally? Have you been fired recently? Did you know some terminations are considered unlawful? Do you suspect that you may have been fired illegally? Please read the Florin Gray’s wrongful termination checklist below. Discrimination Do you have evidence that you were fired based on discrimination? For example,… Read More »
Forced to Quit: Do You Qualify for a Constructive Discharge?
Do you feel that you were forced to quit your job due to intolerable work conditions or treatment? Did you know that in some circumstances, a resignation could be treated the same as a termination? Your resignation under these types of situations is known as constructive discharge or constructive termination. Therefore, you have certain… Read More »