I saw at least six stories last month about people being fired for having a DUI. See herehere here here here and here. Oddly, the majority were police officers, who should know better. If you are arrested for
Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home
The blog "Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home," published by Donna M. Ballman, P.A., focuses on employment law issues affecting employees. It covers topics such as noncompete agreements and their enforcement, employment discrimination based on protected classes including race, gender, age, and disability, sexual harassment, and wrongful employment practices like discriminatory transfers. The blog also discusses recent legal developments and court rulings impacting labor rights, workplace protections, and federal agency regulations. It provides analysis on how laws like Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act apply to workplace disputes, severance negotiations, and employee rights enforcement.
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I’m Being Fired! What Do I Do Now?
You’re called into a meeting with HR and your boss. You know the axe is falling. Here some do’s and don’ts to consider if you are called into a meeting and fired:DO’S
1. Do work as long as you can.If
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I Think I’m About To Be Fired! What Do I Do?
With layoffs happening in droves right now, many people are wondering what to do if the axe falls. While this is a stressful time, it’s also an opportunity to prepare. Here are some things to think about if you are…
Can My Employer Enforce A Noncompete Agreement I Never Signed?
Many times, employees ask me if their employer can enforce a noncompete or nonsolicitation agreement they never signed. The short answer is no, at least in Florida. The Florida noncompete statute says:
(1) Notwithstanding s. 542.18 and subsection (2), enforcement of…
How To Tell If You Were Targeted For Layoff Due To Age
Layoffs seem to come in waves, and I’m seeing more of them right after the holidays, and there have been some big layoff announcements. If another recession kicks in, we’ll see even more. Older employees, along with the disabled…
Age Discrimination In Hiring Is (Mostly) Illegal. Here Are 3 Ways To Prove It
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals says it is not illegal to refuse to hire older employees. They followed the 11th Circuit in this. Fortunately for those of you not living in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida, Georgia or Alabama,…
If My Office Is Closed Due To Snow Or Ice, Do I Get Paid?
It’s that time of year again. With 75% of the country getting hit by the polar vortex, I thought I’d better re-run this ever-popular and necessary piece.
Whether you’re entitled to be paid when the office is closed depends
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My Employment Law Predictions For 2019
Honestly, I thought about skipping predictions this year, because what’s happening with the president is unpredictable. However, I’ll take my best shot. Here are my predictions for employment law in 2019:
- Florida might be more pro-employee: Although our new governor
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No, Constructive Discharge Doesn’t Equal A Lawsuit
Every once in awhile someone tells me they were constructively discharged, so they want to sue. They’re surprised when I say, “For what?” That’s because there’s no such cause of action or claim. Just because you were constructively discharged, that…
Can You Get Fired For Defending Yourself Against An Attack? Probably
The viral video of the woman being physically attacked by a customer at McDonalds over an anti-straw law drew much applause from folks who admired the way the cashier defended herself. However, she’s now suspended and faces being fired for…