There are two main categories of employees in Florida. Many workers are hourly employees. They agree to an hourly rate of pay and receive variable amounts of compensation depending on how much they work in any given week. Other workers are salaried employees who...
Workplace harassment affects employees, potentially leading to a toxic work environment, decreased productivity and mental health issues. Employees subjected to harassment often experience anxiety, which can be felt in their personal lives. According to the U.S. Equal...
Oftentimes, bullying involves younger people attending educational institutions. One student ends up tormented by some of their peers, leading to reduced academic performance and possibly issues with them skipping school. However, bullying can also occur in the...
The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and numerous federal laws reinforce that right. Someone's religion is one of the protected characteristics that employers cannot consider when making decisions about who to hire, how much to pay...
In the broad world of employment, genuine controversies may arise, casting shadows on the organizations involved. For example, recently, a lawsuit has surfaced, alleging that United Airlines aimed to recruit exclusively young, blue-eyed, blonde women to staff flights...
Those who are just starting their careers often only command entry-level wages. It takes years of experience to secure the best positions and the most competitive compensation available in a particular field. Whether someone wants to become a manager or a project...
Federal employment laws and Florida state rules for businesses establish certain valuable protections for employees. Workers generally shouldn't have to worry about harassment or discrimination on the job. They have the right to a safe work environment and to speak up...
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires a worker for a prohibited reason (such as discrimination or retaliation). Employees fired for an unlawful reason have the right to seek to hold the responsible parties accountable for their harm. Since employees must...
Many businesses have to cut corners to meet consumer expectations and eventually make a profit. Some of these strategies can go against the law, such as stealing wages from employees, which can severely harm employees looking to make a fair and honest wage. Employees...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a crucial federal law that protects employees with disabling medical conditions from discrimination in the workplace. Florida also has state statutes that clarify and expand certain rights for those with developmental...
