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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Whether your Florida employer calculates your hours manually or relies on a computer to keep track, you may assume your paycheck accurately reflects the number of hours you work. However, are you certain?If you are an hourly employee, state and federal laws require...
Discrimination can come in various forms and ways. Recently, various parties have started to shine a light on hair discrimination, particularly against black women.While awareness and prevention of this type of discrimination are still growing, there is...
When there is animosity in the workplace, it can create an uncomfortable environment. Thankfully, there are measures in place to address such situations.If an employer chooses to react negatively to an employee shedding light on improper practices within the...
Working in an industry with close customer interaction is fairly common. The hospitality business is all about customer-oriented fare and services.As an employee in this business, what do you do if a customer sexually harasses you or treats you inappropriately? A grab...
As a minimum wage worker, you are experiencing a slightly higher paycheck this year. With a 21-cent increase, the minimum wage is now $8.46. This is a 2.5% increase thanks to the fact that the state constitution connects the minimum wage to inflation. But while...
