“New mom” isn’t one of the classes specifically protected from employment discrimination and harassment under Florida or federal law. However, under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), nursing mothers do have some protections in the workplace. A former...
Even today, sexual harassment is seen in workplaces across the country. While women are more likely to be victims, it can happen to people of any gender. While some cases of sexual harassment have no underlying cause, some do. Some of the most common causes of sexual...
Diversity in the workplace can help companies service a broader segment of the public and can help a company connect with more talented employees than it would hire if it limited its pool of prospective applicants based on protected characteristics like race or sex....
Florida employers who don’t take federal laws against employment discrimination seriously should pay attention to a settlement involving the company that runs a Florida Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
If you successfully prove you were discriminated against at work, you will likely be able to receive damages. The goal of damages is to put you in the same position you would have been in if the discrimination never happened. The damages you receive depend on how the...
If you work in the customer service industry, your job depends on how well you interact with your customers. You need to keep them happy so that they continue patronizing your employer, and your behavior needs to align with the company's standard and brand. Sometimes,...
As an employee, you have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination. While this is true, it isn’t always what happens. For example, there are laws in place that make it illegal for employers or co-workers to discriminate against an employee...
Every employee has a legal right to work without being subjected to any form of harassment whatsoever. Unfortunately, thousands of sexual harassment cases are reported at work each year. Workplace harassment is illegal under both state and federal law. If you are...
Life is full of unexpected events, such as accidents and disease. Sometimes, family emergencies make it impossible for an employee to work for an extended period of time. If you find yourself in a situation like this, you may be wondering what your rights are and what...
Federal and state laws protect employees from many forms of discrimination at work, including racism. Racist behavior by co-workers that creates a hostile work environment and racist policies by companies that limit people's opportunities can lead to discrimination...
