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Does Your Employer Owe You for Unpaid Overtime?
Federal wage and hour laws require employers to pay overtime when employees work more than 40 hours in a week, even if they are paid…
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Wrongful Termination: What are my rights as an employee? [Webinar Replay]
Employees can be fired for any reason at all, in an “at-will” state. But there are exceptions to that rule. In our latest webinar, we…
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Nonprofit recognizes The Leach Firm as a ‘pro bono champion’
The Leach Firm is humbled to be recognized by the Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF) for offering hours of free legal advice and services…
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Workplace Harassment and What You Can Do About It
Harassment in the workplace comes in many different kinds of forms. While a cruel or crude boss might be an annoyance, certain types of workplace…
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What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment in Florida and Georgia
You may have heard that if you’re the victim of a hostile work environment, you could be entitled to sue your employer for compensation or…
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How Deadly Is I-4 for Driving in Central Florida?
I-4 is a popular road to travel in central Florida, but it is also known as the most dangerous highway in the country. The 132-mile…
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Former Rachel’s exotic dancer claims she was never paid; lawyer says possibly ‘hundreds of girls’ affected
A former exotic dancer at Rachel’s World Class Gentlemen’s Club & Steakhouse is suing the Casselberry strip club, alleging she and other women who worked…
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Ex-Eatonville public works director sues over firing he says jeopardizes his chance for a heart transplant
Eatonville’s former public works director, saying he needs his job to have a shot at a heart transplant, has filed a federal lawsuit against the…
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Advocates renew call for Seminole tax collector to resign in wake of discrimination lawsuit
Advocates are renewing the call for Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg to resign in the wake of a discrimination lawsuit filed against him by…
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Transgender woman files discrimination lawsuit against Starwood Resorts
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A transgender woman who legally changed her gender identity is heading to trial after filing an equal opportunity complaint. Gina Versace said…
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