Employee Rights Reporter

Employee Rights Reporter is the blog provided by Sass Law Firm’s employment attorneys on a wide variety of labor and employment law topics.

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Unemployment Compensation: DEO says I am ineligible for benefits.  Now what do I do?

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DEO denied your claim? Here’s what to do if the Florida DEO says you are not eligible for unemployment benefits: If the DEO’s notice of denial does not provide the reason, find it out. It could be wage base period issues, lack of wage history, multiple claims in one year, separation circumstances, incomplete applications, etcetera. …

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Returning to Work After the Quarantine: What Types of Medical Certification and Testing are Permitted Under the Law?

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The EEOC recently issued guidance on what information and tests employers may request from employees when they reopens their workplace doors during this pandemic. Before allowing an employee to return to work an employer may: Ask you if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Take your body temperature. Ask for a doctor’s note certifying fitness …

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You Requested Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 – Can Your Employer Ask All of These Questions?

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The IRS is telling employers they must have certain documentation to get the tax credits for paid sick leave promised under the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Therefore, if you must take FFCRA paid sick leave, your employer will likely ask you for the documentation it needs. The employer will ask for: Your …

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Trouble Filing For Unemployment? You Are Not Alone!

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Many people are sharing stories about the difficulty of applying for benefits as such large numbers of applicant swarm the system. Don’t give up. Keep trying. If you cannot seem to be able to get through, try applying during overnight hours. Alternatively, the Department of Economic Opportunity reported today that it will be issuing paper …

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You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers: Your Coronavirus Paid Leave Resource

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You asked and we answered! After receiving several inquiries about the new coronavirus paid leave laws, also known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as a service to our community, we wanted to provide a resource for all your questions.  Be sure to check back often because we will update this as more questions …

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Coronavirus: Your Unemployment Questions Answered

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Reemployment Assistance, also commonly known as unemployment benefits, is to temporarily assist employees who are out of work through no fault of their own. In general terms, this means that an employee is not terminated for misconduct (considered a conscious disregard for the employer’s interests) or did not resign. Update: The Florida Department of Economic …

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BREAKING NEWS: Emergency Paid Sick Leave Laws in Response to the Coronavirus

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With the coronavirus amid our communities and isolation and quarantine orders in place, you may have seen lots of talk about new legislation to assist workers to get paid during these uncertain times.  Wait no more! On March 18, 2020, President Trump passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which affords workers unprecedented protections, among …

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Employment and the Coronavirus Pandemic – Know Your Rights

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The World Health Organization declared the outbreak caused by the coronavirus, also called COVID-19, a global pandemic. This pandemic has created new and confusing issues for employers and employees alike. What happens if you cannot work because your child’s school is closed and you are unable to find childcare? Can your employer announce that all …

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Minimum Wage is on the Rise Again – Happy New Year!

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If you are paid the minimum wage, be sure to check your paychecks to make sure your employer is paying you the correct rate.  As of January 1, 2020, Florida’s minimum wage rate for non-tipped employees will increase from $8.46 per hour to $8.56 per hour—an increase of ten cents. The minimum wage rate for …

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Top FIVE Employee Rights Myths Debunked

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When we consult with clients, they are often surprised to learn that common beliefs about their rights as employees are incorrect.  Here is the truth about the top five employee rights myths. I can sue for “wrongful termination.” NOT TRUE. Florida does not recognize a claim for “wrongful termination.” In Florida, employment is considered “at-will” …

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