As a citizen of Florida, you're entitled to a workplace that is free from discrimination. Employers and other employees may not discriminate against you based on your age, sex, race or another similar characteristic. Unfortunately, some individuals find themselves...
Sexual harassment remains a pervasive concern in Florida workplaces. The abusive nature of sexual harassment could make the work environment so intolerable that the victim might quit. Persons suffering from sexual harassment-oriented conduct may not realize legal...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
