Women workers in a wide range of industries continue to deal with harassment and discrimination on the job in Florida and other states. Riot Games, the developer of the widely popular "League of Legends," recently settled a class-action lawsuit that had been brought...
In Florida and other states across the U.S., the laws surrounding LGBTQ discrimination at work are murky. It's a civil rights violation if a person is penalized for their sexual orientation. Still, some employers discriminate against LGBTQ people.Proposals from the...
Despite legal requirements that employers in Florida provide their employees with safe workplaces, sexual harassment remains a serious problem. To develop sexual harassment training with a results-oriented approach, employers should define goals, use group discussions...
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...
