Construction workers can suffer injuries from a fall or malfunctioning equipment. Office workers can suffer back strain or carpal tunnel syndrome. Any employee in any profession might suffer an injury that leaves them unable to perform their job duties for a time. If...
Getting fired from a job is no one's idea of an ideal situation. That ordeal can be even worse if a fired worker believes that the termination was against the law. Wrongful termination can happen in any industry, and any worker who believes that his or her dismissal...
It's devastating to lose your job, especially if you believe your firing was unjustified and unfair. Wrongful termination is illegal, and those who experienced this type of treatment often feel unsure of what to do next. If you think you are a victim, it may be...
Most people go to work with the intention of doing their job and doing it well. Unfortunately, doing one's job can sometimes land a worker in hot water, and it is possible that management or other parties may not appreciate the worker's thorough efforts. In some...
Women face many hurdles in the workplace. Of these, sexual harassment may be one of the most difficult to overcome. Women in Florida often face severe repercussions for reporting, like retaliation, wrongful termination and even worsening instances of harassment. A...
Having a job can offer many opportunities for Florida residents. It can allow them to develop skills useful to their position and to grow professionally, and it can allow them to generate an income so that they can pay for their needs and those of their families. As a...
Florida is an at-will employment state, which means employers have the right to fire workers for many different reasons without breaking any laws. However, that does not mean that it is legal every time an employer fires an employee. There are times when a firing is...
There are times when an employer may respond inappropriately when an employee exercises his or her rights, such as filing a workers' compensation claim or reporting harassment in the workplace. One of these inappropriate actions includes firing that employee...
A woman who worked for the University of South Florida's police force has filed a lawsuit against her former employer. She claims she was fired because of wrongful termination and issues that include disability discrimination, racial discrimination and gender...
Workers in Florida have certain rights, including the right to take time off when sick and work in an environment that is free from harassment and mistreatment. In most cases, calling in sick is not grounds for termination, but one employee says this was the reason...
