Seeking justice for employees who have been sexually harassed, discriminated against, wrongfully terminated, denied accommodation for disability or injuries, or retaliated against throughout the state of Florida.
Sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment. According to the U.S equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC), it is unlawful to harass someone based on their sex. Sexual harassment includes unwelcomed...
Even in areas like South Florida, where people of multiple nationalities and backgrounds have lived and worked together for centuries, discrimination against employees based on their national origin (or that of...
Fortunately, the majority of workplaces offer comfortable environments for their employees, but this isn’t always the case. Sadly, sexual harassment still occurs and while it mainly happens to women, anyone can be...
Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t ever appropriate. Employers must have clear guidelines about these matters so employees are protected. It must be made clear that consequences for sexual harassment are...
When President Biden signed the new federal spending bill, he also signed a couple of new laws attached as amendments that clarify the rights of pregnant and nursing workers. Advocates say that the two laws were...
If an employee is injured on the job, then they have a right to compensation if that injury prevents them from continuing to work. Employers should be covered for this through insurance, and they should also be...
Employment regulations confuse a lot of adults. The language used in the actual laws is hard to understand. Beyond that, people often share half-truths and urban legends about employment laws and regulations that...
Being a parent is a big job – and it’s not easy. It can be particularly difficult for people to balance the demands of their regular occupation with the demands that come along with being a parent. When those two...
Employers have to abide by certain wage and hour laws in this country. In some states, the federal minimum wage is what’s followed. Florida law sets this higher than the $7.25 per hour federal minimum wage....
Since its implementation, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has helped workers maintain a healthier balance between their personal lives and their professional responsibilities. People can take time off of...
