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Author: Matthew K. Fenton
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Can You Sue for ADA Violations?
Remarkable progress has been made in recent decades to make businesses and public forums accessible to individuals from all backgrounds. Nonetheless, individuals with disabilities may continue to experience trouble accessing these locations or participating fully in activities that take place there. When this occurs, individuals with disabilities and their loved ones may feel left out,…
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Can You Be Denied Employment for Dismissed Charges? Uncovering the Truth
When individuals are looking for a new job and have previously been arrested, but the charges were dismissed, they often have many questions. Common ones include: “Can you be denied employment for dismissed charges?” “Can employers ask about dismissed charges?”, and Do background checks show arrests without convictions?”,among others. If you are concerned about dismissed…
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Can an Employer Record Audio at the Workplace in Florida?
You likely spend a significant portion of your day at work, so it is only natural that you form friendships and relationships with your coworkers and supervisors. You communicate with these individuals daily, sometimes on a personal level and with the intention that your conversation be confidential. But can an employer record audio at the…
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Can an Employer Fire You for Taking Prescribed Medications?
If you are among many Americans who rely on prescription medications to manage a chronic condition, taking your medications at work is likely necessary. However, you may be embarrassed or hesitant to do so and even worry that it could jeopardize your work. Can an employer fire you for taking prescribed medications? If you have…
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Unmasking the Subtle and Blatant: Examples of Workplace Retaliation
Reporting unlawful conduct in the workplace — such as sexual harassment or unsafe working conditions — is critical to making your workplace a safe and productive environment. However, your employer may be less than thrilled to be the subject of inquiries, investigations, or other attention from outside authorities and agencies. These efforts and their subsequent…
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Understanding Your Rights: Can I Sue My Employer for Not Reporting My Injury?
“Can I sue my employer for not reporting my injury?” You may be left wondering this very thing if you have become injured or ill while on the job and are now struggling to get the benefits you need. Whether your employer has failed to notify its workers’ compensation insurer because of a careless oversight…
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Florida Workers’ Compensation Requirements
Workers’ compensation is provided by a majority of companies across the state. However, there are specific eligibility requirements for workers’ compensation in Florida and the available benefits they can receive. Florida workers’ compensation lawsare in place to provide much-needed benefits, although the process of getting them can be complex. All necessary documents must be accurate…
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What Happens If You Violate a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
What happens if you break a non-disclosure agreement? If breaking a non-disclosure agreement is proven, there can be severe consequences in some cases. This may include either civil penalties or even criminal penalties. Either of these could significantly impact your life, including risking your financial future and freedom. A lawyer can help you in multiple ways. They…
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What Types of Employment Contracts Are There?
Employment contracts are commonly used to define and outline the working relationship between companies and employees. When considering an employee agreement vs. a contract, they are similar. However, employee agreements often have further detailed employer and employee rights verbiage. So, what types of employment contracts are there? Various contracts are available to use depending on…
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What Is a Pre-Adverse Action Notice?
Can You Still Get Hired After a Pre-Adverse Action Letter? Receiving a pre-adverse action letter may seem like a death knell for your chances of working for that particular employer. It is easy to feel that by sending the notice, the employer has already written you off as a potential candidate and is committed to…
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