Florida workers are entitled to time away from work when they are dealing with a medical need or family matters. The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that requires certain employers to allow employees to take up to 12 weeks off for specific family and...
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...
Every employee has the right to be at his or her workplace without fear of discrimination or mistreatment. Unfortunately, race discrimination is still a real problem in many Florida workplaces, but victims do not have to remain silent. Individuals who experience...
Disabled individuals can face unique challenges in the workplace. Even though individuals with an intellectual disability may be able to complete the requirements of their jobs, it can still be the reason why some experience mistreatment, harassment and discrimination...
Your work is undoubtedly important to you. You may have had your career path mapped out for years and intended to do whatever you could to reach your desired employment goals. After landing a job at a desirable company, you may have felt confident that nothing would...
Women can face unique challenges in the workplace, including unwanted advances and intimidation from male co-workers. Sexual harassment is not an issue unique to a specific group as even females in leadership and positions of power are susceptible to this type of...
Florida employees who are able to do their jobs should be allowed to do so, even if those employees have certain types of medical conditions. Disability discrimination comes in many forms, and for some, it can happen after they take time off for medical treatment or...
Unprecedented circumstances have seen many Florida employees transition from working in offices to working at home. Many companies have shifted their operations online, using Zoom and other platforms to communicate with each other. Even from the comfort of home,...
Florida employers have the responsibility of making sure they establish and maintain work environments that are free from inappropriate behaviors and fair for all employees. Race discrimination is still a problem in many workplaces, and there are steps companies can...
Looking for a job is not always easy. The position you desire may require you to earn a college degree, obtain special certification, or acquire training or experience in other ways. You may feel especially proud of those accomplishments if you are living with a...
