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...
Employment Law
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...
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...
Can biases negatively affect employees in the workplace?
Few people would openly consider themselves racist. However, that does not mean that many people in Florida and across the country do not have biases that could connect to race. You may have noticed these biases throughout your life due to your race or ethnicity, and...
Religious discrimination the workplace is unacceptable
Individuals should not have to endure any type of mistreatment in their Florida workplaces because of their religious beliefs. There are state and federal laws that prohibit religious discrimination, but unfortunately, it still happens. If you experienced this at...
A close look at workplace discrimination
Every Florida employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment and discriminatory treatment. Unfortunately, many employees experience different types of discrimination at work despite both state and federal laws against it. Victims are...
Women still earn less than men
When you look back over past generations, you may feel proud to be a woman in the workforce. Perhaps you are employed in an industry that is traditionally male-dominated, or maybe you have risen to a higher rank in your job than women in your family have previously...
Protecting your right to fair pay as an employee
When you go to work, you have the right to expect full and fair payment for the hours you are on the clock. Many employees are eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay, yet employers can sometimes take steps to underpay workers and save money. If you think this is...
Do you get paid for every hour you work?
Whether you clock in, log in or sign in to your workday, you may appreciate knowing when your work will begin and end. Your posted schedule allows you to plan your day and your other obligations, and it also allows you to calculate how much pay to expect at the end of...
Are you experiencing retaliation after reporting harassment?
Every employee has the right to a professional environment that is free from discriminatory or harassing treatment. When a worker experiences mistreatment from a co-worker, employer or other person connected with his or her work, it can be mentally and emotionally...







