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Category: Employee Rights
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How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost?
When your employer has violated your rights in the workplace, a lawsuit is effective not only for exposing the wrongful conduct but also for obtaining compensation for any financial harm you sustained. Succeeding in such a lawsuit often depends on having skilled legal representation on your side throughout your case. Knowing how important an employment
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Assessing the Decision: Is It Worth Suing Your Employer?
Your employer has discriminated against you, unfairly withheld your wages, or fostered a hostile and harassing work environment. In these and other similar situations, you have legal rights, and the most natural forum to assert them is in the courtroom. To get your case before a judge, you must file and litigate a lawsuit. Before
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Can You Be Fired for Talking About Pay? A Guide
You might have grown up hearing that talking about finances in front of others was rude. However, this does not mean publicly discussing your finances is illegal. Federal law prohibits your employer from disciplining or firing you for discussing your pay and benefits with your coworkers. The National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) protects your right
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Can You Sue Your Employer for Cutting Your Hours? A Guide
Employees rely on getting a certain number of hours at work. When those hours are cut, it can be very problematic. But can you sue your employer for cutting your hours? The short answer is: that depends. In certain situations, your employer could be following the law. In other situations, it could be illegal. Depending
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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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How to Dispute a Failed Background Check in Florida
Negative information on a background report or credit check can sink your opportunity to land your dream job. As a result, employers in Florida routinely request that job applicants consent to one or more screening reports, especially if the job involves a position of trust or access to sensitive information. When damaging information surfaces, the
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Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. operates on a contingency basis, ensuring that we do not receive payment unless we secure compensation for your case. If your workplace rights were violated, contact us today for free case evaluation.
