Sexual harassment in a Florida workplace can be notoriously difficult to prove. The other party might deny everything and argue that your claims are purely subjective. Fortunately, you can provide multiple pieces of evidence to add credibility to your case. What types...
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How are companies doing protecting workers from retaliation?
When it comes to evaluating companies’ effectiveness in safeguarding employees against workplace retaliation, what does reliable evidence suggest regarding their performance? Nothing salutary from a generalized perspective, for sure. And if report cards were handed...
Is gaslighting at work harassment?
The term "gaslighting" repeatedly appears in news articles about politics, celebrities and culture, but reports frequently downplay the term's seriousness. Gaslighting reflects a form of abuse that involves psychological manipulation and leads people to question and...
Businesses can help fight disability discrimination
Disabled individuals often face difficulties in Florida workplaces and while searching for a job. Those with limitations are protected by both state and federal laws, but disability discrimination is still a significant problem. There are steps businesses can take...
Deputy fire chief’s wrongful termination case reaches settlement
Getting fired from a job is no one's idea of an ideal situation. That ordeal can be even worse if a fired worker believes that the termination was against the law. Wrongful termination can happen in any industry, and any worker who believes that his or her dismissal...
Lawsuit filed over alleged FMLA discrimination
An employee of the Department of Child Services in another state recently filed a lawsuit against her employer after experiencing wrongful discipline and termination. She says these actions took place after she needed time off for medical concerns, but before she...
What are your options for handling disability harassment at work?
Living with a disability does not mean living a lesser life than able-bodied individuals. You know your limits and capabilities and do your best to perform your work-related duties well, just like any other Florida employee. Certainly, you may need some accommodations...
Does Florida McDonald’s have systemic sexual harassment problems?
When a Florida employee reports for duty at McDonald's or any other type of company, he or she can reasonably expect that his or her employer has fulfilled obligations to maintain a safe working environment. Many people who work at "The Golden Arches" in this state...
Is discrimination making you feel disempowered? You have options
You, like other Florida workers, have the right to a workplace free from hostility. Unfortunately, you may feel like you and others in your place of employment are facing unfair treatment that can cause you to dread the idea of getting up and going to work in the...
Discrimination is a problem for around 25% of Black employees
Regardless of race, Florida workers have the right to work in an environment that is safe and free from discriminatory treatment. For many Black employees, race discrimination is a problem where they work, despite state and federal laws prohibiting this type of...







