Establishments such as Hooters and Twin Peaks market themselves on the attractiveness and sexual allure of staff members. Even in the environments of supposedly family-oriented restaurants, though, you might be expected to flirt in order to make sales or tolerate...
Florida sports fans may be interested to learn that Major League Baseball umpire Angel Hernandez has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the league and the commissioner of baseball. The lawsuit was filed on July 3. In court documents, Hernandez, a native of...
There are some clear examples of sexual harassment, such as inappropriate touching, sexual comments and requesting sexual favors in return for a promotion. But sometimes sexual harassment is more subtle. How do you know when flirting crosses the line? What about how a...
Florida residents may be aware that 21st Century Fox has been mired in a number of scandals recently involving allegations of sexual harassment leveled against several of their most senior executives. Fox News CEO Roger Ailes was forced to resign in July 2016 after...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has reversed a lower court decision dismissing a case involving the Family and Medical Leave Act. The appellate court found that the reason for termination was not believable and that there were issues with the timing of...
Florida employees who wish to file a legal claim against an employer for racial discrimination may do so under 42 U.S.C. 1981 or Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. However, it is important to understand the differences in these two laws so that a legal claim is...
Men and women alike can be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. No matter where you work, you may have encountered harassing behaviors before. If so, you are familiar with the discomfort and anxiety that often results. According to the Huffington Post, as...
Many Florida employees understand just how much of a problem workplace sexual harassment can be. A former Uber engineer claimed that she was sexually harassed and that management did nothing after she reported the issue. On June 6, the company had a meeting involving...
The Americans With Disabilities Act was passed in 1990 and has been one of the most important advancements made for the people who are covered under its terms. The law outlines various stipulations with the objective of making all places accommodating to individuals...
Florida employees who have been victims of workplace sexual harassment may be interested in a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit regarding a quid pro quo sexual harassment claim. The court rejected the argument submitted by the employer that...
