Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida
Employer abandons business
My husband works for a small company with only 3 employees plus the boss. Boss has been absent for a month and is not answering any phone calls. In the meantime, the employees have not been paid for 2 weeks. There is little money coming in. Question: can they legally close the shop and seek unemployment? What is the best course of action? Thanks for your advice!
Asked on 5/20/09, 8:07 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: Employer abandons business
Well, it's not theirs to close and they have not been fired. I would try to track down the owner to see what is up.
Answered on 5/20/09, 11:06 am
Scott Behren
Behren Law Firm
Re: Employer abandons business
I believe they can stop working if they have not been paid, give the employer notice, and then seek unemployment.
Scott Behren
Answered on 5/20/09, 10:28 pm
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