Many people think about disability discrimination and the first thing that comes to mind is a problem within a place of employment.In addition to workplace disability discrimination, this type of action can occur in the following situations among others: housing,...
Our Florida readers are likely familiar with the many whistleblower claims that are filed in the state every year. When it comes to whistleblower retaliation, you never know if this is going to be a problem. Some people speak out against their employer and never find...
If you are one of our Florida readers, you know that we regularly post local stories pertaining to race discrimination. In addition to the Sunshine State, these incidents occur in other parts of the country as well.A recent poll of 1,003 adults conducted by Monmouth...
Making a wrongful termination claim is not something you dream of, as this means you are out of a job. It also means that your company may have violated the law in one way or another.Here is something to remember: not every job termination is considered illegal. You...
Many of our Florida readers are familiar with the many whistleblower news stories out of the state that have made their way public over the past year. What they are not familiar with are the finer details of whistleblower laws and rights.If you are in a position to...
Making an FMLA claim is not something most people ever have to think about. There are times, however, when a person feels his or her rights have been violated. As a result, they begin to learn more about FMLA, also known as the Family and Medical Leave Act.The United...
It doesn't matter if you live and work in Florida or another state, there are laws that protect you against disability discrimination. In addition to federal laws, some of which we are going to discuss below, there are others, such as state laws, that are similar in...
For the last four years, the city of Boynton Beach, along with the Community Redevelopment Agency from that city, has been involved in a number of lawsuits. They had all been filed by the woman who used to head up the CRA. However, the cases are now all closed, as a...
Disability discrimination remains a problem in the United States. There are companies that discriminate against applicants and employees for many reasons, including a disability.The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces laws against disability...
As a worker in the state of Florida, you hope that your employer will always play by the book. This means treating you fairly at all times, even if a situation arises that makes this difficult.There are times when a person is terminated for a good reason, such as...
