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"Work Permits" and/or "Working Papers" are not required in Florida and are not issued by either schools or a governmental agency in Florida. Unfortunately, many popular teen employers use applications with the request "If you are under 18, can you supply a Work Permit?" These applications are being used for businesses that have operations in other states that do require Work Permits. The question is not applicable in Florida.
I live in MD. we recieved notice today that my 11year old son was being kicked out of rec basketball. My son went to try out for a travel team he was told he could not because he did not go to the same Middle school but he could play rec ball so we sighned their form andpaid the money as well as......
Youth lawI need to know how many hours i can work a week, I am 15 years old. I was offered a construction job, and my boss wanted me to check on the hours. I will be 16 in June, So i also need to know what i can work during the summer. I wont turn 16 until school is out though. And is their any other......
Your Thoughts?Texas...I'm in the middle of a lawsuit against my former employer...discrimination based upon National Origin, gender, retaliation, slander. It's ugly and I never thought to find myself in this position. Suit began last summer with the EEOC filing and the attorneys meet next month to set a trial......
Your opinions on this huge surplus?Auditor General Sheila Fraser has once again slammed Ottawa for running huge surpluses in the Employment Insurance fund. Auditor General Sheila Fraser In her latest report, Fraser said the federal government took in an extra $2 billion in the last fiscal year, pushing the EI surplus to a......
Your Expert Opinion on Union Memo to EmployeesWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I work for a county in California, in the Child Protective Services Division. We are part of a union. The union and the county keep us well posted on budget and our job status (lay offs, etc). So far, so good. Our department is, thus far,......
young & need help understanding IndianaI have worked for my company for 2 1/2 years. I have earned $5.00 in raises in two years. I am/was a supervisor at my job. In the past 30 days my work life has been crazy. I received a performance improvement plan from my supervisor that listed three areas he needed me to work on. Two of the......
You owe me that much (california):confused: You owe me that much .....was the last thing my former employer said to me as my almost four year job came to an end .I had $1920.00 gross pay due at the time of termination(which is being Argued also) This man , took the time out to print me ,Not one, but two checks for $0.00......
you gotta be kidding in tnI will try to make a long story short.While working for a school sysytem for 6 years,i developed back problems.I didnt know that the problems were work related until i was refered to a specialist.The next day i filed the paperwork for w/c claim.when the worker called me,i asked which doctor......
You can't leave till we get our numbers... IndianaHow long can a IN employer MAKE you stay at work? How much notice do they HAVE to give you on this?...
Yoga Classes as Payment being deniedWhat is the name of your state? California Roughly 2 years ago I painted a yoga studio. I took a partial payment in cash and partial payment in Yoga classes (1 year's worth: $1240.00) I specifically stated in the contract (which was signed by my employer) that there was to be NO EXPIRATION......
[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] What is the name of your state? NY I am a NY based computer consultant, running a S corp, with myself as president and only employee. I long time client of mine (a small company) merged with another company in NJ. The comptroller of the old company is now CFO of the new company and has a small.........
Trademark & Exclusive distributor[Intellectual Property] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FLORIDA I have a 5 years agreement with a US distributor where he has the exclusivity to sell one of our products and we are now he wants to own a 20% of the trademark for the US. Would we be able to change to a new distributor if he does not.........
state rulings[Government & Administrative Law] If a state rules it has jurisdiction in a case and another court of the same equal rules they DO NOT have jurisdicion. Under the US Constitution can this be done by another state? I had a Texas court rule on my divorce and a year later a Utah court ruled they didn't have jurisdiction to rule.........
Lawsuit Over Business Debt Guarantee In Florida[Consumer Law & Fraud] I desperately need help in understanding what I can do. We have had a business that was faced with many challenges, the major one is what the case I am questioning was originally started from. My husband and I along with two business partners (also h/w) signed a promissory note to a developer who.........
Retroactively cancelled health insurance[Insurance Law] What is the name of your state? Massachusetts Upon calling my insurance company to verify some coverage on March 5, I was informed that our insurance had been cancelled as of Feb 12, 2003, retroactive to December 1, 2002! And that I am now liable for costs incurred during that period! This is.........
being sued on Contract from former salon[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] I'm being sued on a loop hole in my contract. I moved to a new Salon and my old salon is suing me on the fact that I'm to close on distance. The original contract that I signed said no less than 5 miles DRIVING distance. My new salon is more than 6 miles away in the same city. They are claiming.........
Defamation[Consumer Law & Fraud] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nevada A female co-worker and I don't get along at work. We had a arguement around october in regards to inappropriate language. We talked it out and settled it. After that, I notice that the female co-worker didn't like me at all, by the way she.........
IRS Liens/Chap.13/Determination of Secured Portion[Tax Law] What is the name of your state? Texas If there is only $2,000 worth of equity/property available to secure a fed. tax lien of $45,000, (the taxes in question being otherwise totally dischargeable) and the taxpayer files a ch. 13 bankruptcy, is the lien automatically extinguished at the.........
California[Traffic Law] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?......
Automobile Insurance - Deceptive Practice[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] TEXAS I was hit by another driver at a parking lot and they assumed responsiblity of the damage; that was what I was told by the adjuster. So when I talked to his insurance company, they told me that I just needed to select a place where I wanted to repair my car and give them my claim number so.........
Hey everyone! First, I'd like to thank you professionals for your wonderful services in informing the public about business matters. I decided to run through many of the posts to see if I could get my answer, or at least some enlightenment along the way, and I have already learned a lot. ......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas can an employer do a background check without consent?can they open a juvenille record after the person is 21?...
Im a carpenter and a recovering alcoholic. I was hired as a superintendant for two homes I was rebuiding for this guy. I fixed these condemned houses up and they passed all inspections with no problem. Last Friday we passed the last framing inspection. I had half an O'Dooles during my UNPAID......
What is the name of your state? Michigan Want to know if someone planning to get married (According Michigan State Law) would be protected under the discrimination laws. If in FACT they was discriminated by their employer because He/She is planning to get married. For example: person being......
I have read these forums, but still unsure. That seems hard to believe that in a pro-employee state such as California would not require an employer (we are 20,000+) and explanation of why they are being terminated. Is someone with knowledge in this able to confirm this? I was given a certified......
I'm a employer in NJ. Just moved into new offices and the biggest problem I have (no not really) is where to post the 10 acres of Federal and State employment law notices. We have one unisex bathroom that all employees can access. Can they go in there ? Thanks....
What is the name of your state?illinois i am employed as a police officer by a large department in illinois. i have a boss who is in charge of my district who on several occasions stemming from the last year and a half has been making my life hell. a short background, i ll call my supervisor......
I work at a small establishment (9 employees plus owner/wife). When I was hired it was to work Tues-Fri 8-6 and Sat 8-5. For these hours I was to be paid 400.00 bt. That is a total of 44 hours IF I take a lunch hour. Very rarely do I have that chance, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and......
I'm a full time hourly employee. On several occasions with current employer, I have been asked to stay late (past my 8 hr shift) or to finish my 8 hr shift and then return a few hours later to do extra work. The problem is when Friday arrives (the end of our pay period) they have me leave early......
Is it legall for my boss to make me sign something that states...you are allowed ONE mistake...any equipment after that,you must pay to fix...shouldnt that be considered part of having a company?thanks...