It has been 57 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It was a monumental law in its time, and it continues to help workers against mistreatment well into the new millennium. In 2021 these stories are as common as ever -- earlier this month the Equal...
Every Florida employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from discriminatory and unfair treatment. Unfortunately, employers often treat workers differently due to their perceived sexual orientation. LGBT discrimination can take many forms, and...
In a recent and landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court mandated protections for LGBTQ workers. These workers now have federal protection against discrimination at work, making it illegal for employers to discriminate because of sexual orientation,...
In the last few months, Florida health care workers have been on the front lines of fighting a very serious public health concern. In order to do their jobs, they've had to give up their own safety, often without the proper protective gear. Unfortunately, LGBTQ...
Prominent coffee shops and restaurants may be found in airports in Florida and across the country. Some Starbucks employees, however, allege that they do not receive protection from discrimination in airport locations, even when the company touts its practices at its...
When a person goes to work, he or she has the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and unfair treatment of any kind. It can be frustrating and emotionally damaging to experience discrimination, but unfortunately, that is the...
Technically, it is not illegal for Florida employers and others to discriminate against workers based on their sexual orientation. However, federal employees may have protection against discrimination based on an existing executive order. Those who work in states or...
Harassment is not acceptable in any setting, and it can be especially offensive in the workplace. Many employees spend the majority of their waking hours at their jobs, and a hostile environment can make that time unpleasant. Thankfully, there are means to protect...
Two legislators, a Republican and Democrat, have each filed bills that intend to add legal protections for LGBTQ people in Florida. Currently, state law only prohibits discrimination motivated by sexual, racial or ethnic prejudices. No state-level legal protections...
In Florida and other states across the U.S., the laws surrounding LGBTQ discrimination at work are murky. It's a civil rights violation if a person is penalized for their sexual orientation. Still, some employers discriminate against LGBTQ people.Proposals from the...
