While Florida drivers might admire Tesla vehicles for their innovation and luxury, some workers at Tesla's factory allege that the company's solar panel factory is beset by racism and discrimination. A number of employees filed complaints with the Equal Employment...
Workers in Florida continue to suffer discrimination on the job, even decades after civil rights laws went into effect. Workplace discrimination can even affect high-ranking executives and other professionals in top decision-making positions. One former executive at...
When a Florida employee goes to work, he or she has the right to expect to be able to do his or her job without fear of experiencing inappropriate treatment from co-workers or employers. Sexual harassment is an unfortunate issue that affects people in many different...
A Florida senator says that he plans to introduce legislation that would protect individuals who wear their hair in styles associated with their cultural roots from discrimination. Senator Randolph Bracy III, who represents Florida's State Senate District 11, hopes to...
Most employers in Florida and throughout the country are required to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Walmart recently agreed to pay $80,000 and make other changes to its policies to settle a discrimination suit filed by the Equal Employment...
Employees in Florida subjected to sexual harassment need evidence to stand up for their rights. Documentation of ongoing behavior like lewd jokes, lower pay for the same work or even outright sexual assault could make the difference when trying to get an employer to...
Workers in Florida and elsewhere who are subjected to on-the-job sexual harassment are entitled to take legal action against their employers. For example, on Nov. 8, a group of Michigan workers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against McDonald's Corp. after the...
Whether your Florida employer calculates your hours manually or relies on a computer to keep track, you may assume your paycheck accurately reflects the number of hours you work. However, are you certain?If you are an hourly employee, state and federal laws require...
It has been traditionally seen as difficult for Florida employees to speak out against inappropriate behavior at work. However, companies are increasingly likely to want their people to point out instances of theft, harassment or other bad acts in the workplace. Of...
A victim of sexual harassment at work in Florida may file a claim against their employer. However, there are certain statute of limitations rules to keep in mind. Someone who works for the federal government must generally file a claim with an EEO counselor within 45...
