Discrimination can come in various forms and ways. Recently, various parties have started to shine a light on hair discrimination, particularly against black women.While awareness and prevention of this type of discrimination are still growing, there is...
Florida fans of the TV show "The Simpsons" might be interested in learning that Alf Clausen, the show's former longtime composer, has filed a lawsuit against Twentieth Century Fox, Disney and Gracie Films, alleging age and disability discrimination. He was fired from...
Despite the growing number of people who speak up when they are being sexually harassed, it is still a problem in Florida and across the nation. Simply drawing attention to the challenges workers face when confronted with sexual harassment is insufficient to make...
Florida fans of the ABC crime series "The Rookie" might be concerned to learn that actress Afton Williamson has announced that she's leaving the show due to the sexual harassment and racial discrimination she allegedly experienced on the show's Los Angeles set while...
When there is animosity in the workplace, it can create an uncomfortable environment. Thankfully, there are measures in place to address such situations.If an employer chooses to react negatively to an employee shedding light on improper practices within the...
Employers in Florida must make reasonable accommodations for individuals who have conditions that are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. In some cases, this means that the employer must allow the employee to telecommute. The ADA applies to private...
Floridians who are fans of "Criminal Minds" might be interested in learning about a lawsuit that was recently filed against the show's production studio and network. The lawsuit was filed by a camera operator who has alleged that a supervisor subjected him to sexual...
Many members of the LGBTQ community in Florida face workplace discrimination. While gender discrimination is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court has not ruled whether discrimination against gay and transgender people is a...
For Florida women, there might have been a drop in the amount of sexual harassment they experience at work. However, they might be experiencing a higher rate of sexist remarks and sexist discrimination. Researchers at the University of Colorado found that while 66% of...
Working in an industry with close customer interaction is fairly common. The hospitality business is all about customer-oriented fare and services.As an employee in this business, what do you do if a customer sexually harasses you or treats you inappropriately? A grab...
