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...
When an employee loses a job without a valid reason, for illegal reasons or because he or she chose to do the right thing, it can be devastating. Wrongful termination is illegal and reprehensible, and it can be grounds for a civil claim against a Florida employer....
Workers in Florida and across the U.S. are legally protected from on-the-job discrimination and retaliation. However, many employers still attempt to engage in such activities. For example, a former Amazon manager is suing the online retail giant for allegedly making...
You, like other lucky Florida residents, loved your job. It may have been something that you started without entirely knowing whether it was the right fit for you, but after getting used to how the company operated and your duties, you found your stride and considered...
Maybe you felt unwelcome from your first day on the job, or you may have had an experience that altered the tone of the work environment. Perhaps you reported to authorities some unlawful or unethical activity in the workplace, or you applied for workers' compensation...
If you are 40 or older, the severance agreement your former employer provided to you must adhere to certain requirements. Otherwise, it may be unenforceable in court.Before you sign, ask an attorney to review the document. In fact, the severance agreement must contain...
In the perfect world, employers and employees would work harmoniously together for their shared interests. In reality, however, there is often conflict between the two, which often leaves the worker with little choice: comply or find another job. One of the reasons...
A bus driver in Gainesville, Florida, was awarded her job back in addition to three years worth of back pay. The woman was terminated by her employer in 2015 after acts that were deemed to be immoral and had a negative impact on the community. In both instances, the...
Employment law attorneys understand that wrongful termination is a confusing concept. Some employer actions that do not seem wrongful are, in fact, illegal, while other behaviors that seem horrible are actually not against the law. If something felt amiss about your...
Termination is the most common subject of complaint made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to new EEOC statistics.Many of those complainants were let go for legitimate (or at least legally defensible) reasons. But sometimes the stated...
