Women may be subjected to unfair and discriminatory treatment of a sexual nature in their Florida workplaces. Sexual harassment makes it difficult for a victim to do her job, especially when working in a male-dominated environment, such as a branch of the United...
Every Florida employee should be able to work in an environment that is respectful and professional. While there are state and federal laws that protect employees from racial discrimination the workplace, it is still an unfortunate reality for many. Employers should...
A disabled individual can face many challenges on a daily basis. Simply getting from place to place can be difficult, and they may have to do things differently to do their jobs. A disability doesn't mean that a person cannot hold a job or earn a living, but it may...
A man who works for a branch of the Salvation Army says he was treated unfairly when we needed time off for health problems and to recover from medical treatment. He claims his employer fired him after his toes were amputated due to complications from diabetes. He had...
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...
When a Florida employee suffers injuries in an accident in the workplace, he or she has the right to seek benefits and support through a claim filed with the employer's comp insurance. The intent of workers' compensation insurance is to provide a way for injured...
Women may be more likely than men to experience certain types of negative treatment in their Florida workplaces. This is especially true for women who are employed in places where the employees are predominantly male, such as a police department. One female officer...
Female employees should be able to go to work without fear of experiencing some type of inappropriate behavior or mistreatment from other employees or coworkers. Unfortunately, women are more likely than men to experience sexual harassment in the workplace....
One of the most concerning issues regarding discriminatory treatment in a Florida workplace is that many people are unaware that it happens, especially if it doesn't affect them. Unfortunately, many white employees don't believe that race discrimination is a problem...
A woman has the right to work throughout her pregnancy as she is able, and she is also entitled to take unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Even though there are both state and federal laws in place that shield the interests of Florida female...
