Retaliation, as well as employment discrimination, remains a major issue in the United States. Every year, there are tens of thousands of situations in which a worker is discriminated or retaliated against. While some people let this go and simply deal with the...
From Florida to California, there are companies that allow a hostile workplace to become the norm. As a result, a variety of issues soon come to the forefront. While some may not be serious, others can lead to a lawsuit or multiple employees seeking other...
There are times when an employer, more commonly an employee, such as a supervisor, will retaliate against another party. For example, this can result from filing a complaint or turning down a sexual advance.It goes without saying that most employers fight against...
Regardless if you live in Florida or another state, you know one thing to be true: there is always a McDonald's restaurant close by.Unfortunately for the fast food company, it is being sued by a group of former workers who feel they were discriminated against based on...
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...
