If you successfully prove you were discriminated against at work, you will likely be able to receive damages. The goal of damages is to put you in the same position you would have been in if the discrimination never happened. The damages you receive depend on how the...
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3 ways that customers can sexually harass service workers
If you work in the customer service industry, your job depends on how well you interact with your customers. You need to keep them happy so that they continue patronizing your employer, and your behavior needs to align with the company's standard and brand. Sometimes,...
Are you the victim of disability discrimination?
As an employee, you have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination. While this is true, it isn’t always what happens. For example, there are laws in place that make it illegal for employers or co-workers to discriminate against an employee...
Reporting sexual harassment? Your employer may retaliate
Maybe you were minding your own business when a coworker said a sly comment about how you look for the hundredth time. Maybe you happen to pass by the breakroom when you heard a supervisor making sexual suggestions to another coworker. Whatever situation you find...
Understanding quid pro quo in the context of sexual harassment
Every employee has a legal right to work without being subjected to any form of harassment whatsoever. Unfortunately, thousands of sexual harassment cases are reported at work each year. Workplace harassment is illegal under both state and federal law. If you are...
What to know if you need to take FMLA leave in Florida
Life is full of unexpected events, such as accidents and disease. Sometimes, family emergencies make it impossible for an employee to work for an extended period of time. If you find yourself in a situation like this, you may be wondering what your rights are and what...
Dress codes often hide subtle forms of racial discrimination
Federal and state laws protect employees from many forms of discrimination at work, including racism. Racist behavior by co-workers that creates a hostile work environment and racist policies by companies that limit people's opportunities can lead to discrimination...
If a co-worker asks you out, is that sexual harassment?
You're not interested in starting a relationship with anyone from work, but a co-worker comes up to you at the end of a work week and asks you out anyway. You tell them that you would rather not go on a date with them, and you head home for the weekend. Over the...
Wage theft by companies is a multi-billion dollar issue for workers
When you take a job with a large, successful company, you expect that they will follow all laws regarding how they treat their employees. However, some companies are so profitable and successful because they have found ways to manipulate or outright violate employment...
3 steps if you need workplace accommodations for a disability
Maybe you just accepted a new position with a company, or perhaps you just got diagnosed with a medical condition or suffered a serious injury. You may not be able to perform the job as required by your employer without certain support. The Americans with Disabilities...








