Federal employment laws and Florida state rules for businesses establish certain valuable protections for employees. Workers generally shouldn't have to worry about harassment or discrimination on the job. They...
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What is quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment can happen in many different ways in the workplace. Sometimes, it just involves comments or even “jokes” that people make. Other times, it’s a single one-time event, such as a coworker making...
The intersection of wage disparity and sexual harassment
You may think that sexual harassment and gender wage discrimination are two separate issues. However, they are very much intertwined in workplaces across the country. How does sexual discrimination impact wage...
Can someone record a co-worker to prove sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment may go on for months before someone has “had enough” to the degree that they decide to fight back. Even after an individual reaches their breaking point, they may have a long way to go before...
3 warning signs of a hostile work environment
Workplace harassment comes in many different forms. When referring to sexual harassment, for example, there is quid pro quo harassment. This form of sexual harassment entails someone promising career rewards or...
How Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act protects you
Everyone deserves to live a life free from discrimination. However, if you are someone with a disability, you probably realize that isn’t always the case. Being aware of how your employer is prohibited from...
What challenges could you face in proving wrongful termination?
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires a worker for a prohibited reason (such as discrimination or retaliation). Employees fired for an unlawful reason have the right to seek to hold the responsible...
3 verbal signs of racial discrimination at work
Being discriminated against at work can create a hostile environment for you. And this can significantly affect your career. Your seniors or colleagues might treat you unfairly because of your identity, including...
3 ways employers steal wages from workers
Many businesses have to cut corners to meet consumer expectations and eventually make a profit. Some of these strategies can go against the law, such as stealing wages from employees, which can severely harm...
Managing stress and trauma caused by workplace mistreatment
Experiencing workplace discrimination or harassment can have a profound impact on an individual's well-being. Managing the resulting stress and trauma is crucial for promoting healing and resilience. If you’ve...








