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Knowing the Difference Between Having the “Right to Work” and Being Employed “At-Will”

At-Will Employment, Employee Rights Reporter, Unfair Labor Practices, Wrongful Termination / By Kara Noreika

Did you know that the phrase “right to work” does not mean the same thing as “at-will” employment? Many people confuse these two concepts, and understandably so, but in reality, the phrases represent two very different things, and both can affect your employment. The information below will help you learn the difference so that you …

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Can I be fired for my social media posts?

At-Will Employment, Discrimination, Employee Rights Reporter, Labor & Employment, Retaliation / By cynthiasass

Employees can be fired for their social media posts. In Florida, most employees are employed at will. At will employment means that you can be fired for any reason unless the reason violates federal or state laws. Many people believe the First Amendment prohibits an employer from firing them because of their protected speech in …

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Can I be fired for who I vote for?

At-Will Employment, Employee Rights Reporter, Labor & Employment, Wrongful Termination / By cynthiasass

In Florida, you cannot be fired for voting, despite the fact that employment is at-will. Employment at-will means that absent an employment contract, an employer can fire you for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all. However, there are exceptions to employment at-will. An employer cannot terminate employees for unlawful reasons—those …

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Can My Employer Cut My Pay?

At-Will Employment, Employee Rights Reporter, Labor & Employment, Wage Disputes / By cynthiasass

Yes. Because employment in Florida is at-will, an employer can cut your pay prospectively with or without notice at any time. In other words, your employer cannot reduce wages you already earned, but can do so for future hours worked. While your employer can cut your pay, in some circumstances, you may have a legal claim …

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Knowing the Difference Between Having the “Right to Work” and Being Employed “At-Will”

Can I be fired for who I vote for?

Can My Employer Cut My Pay?

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