As an employee of any company, you expect to be treated fairly and with respect at all times.If you have been disciplined at work, demoted, or fired for a right protected by federal or state laws, it could be considered retaliation. If this is true, there are steps...
Many people look at race discrimination as a major problem, however, they never dig deep enough to realize that it could have a negative impact on the health of the person who is being discriminated against.According to a study published in the journal Child...
Even though you may be aware that there are whistleblower laws in place to protect employees, both on the state and federal law, it is likely that you don't have a deep understanding of how these could impact you. An employee who reports or stands up to illegal...
Many people, especially those who live in the state of Florida, have been staying current with the many allegations brought against the National Deaf Academy over the past year.Most recently, three families filed a lawsuit against the academy alleging abuse of...
Despite the fact that workplace disability discrimination was outlawed nearly 25 years ago, thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, this still remains a problem in many parts of the country.To protect against this, Congress setup the Office of Disability...
You can live and work in Florida, a nearby state, or somewhere else in the country, but nothing changes the fact that you never want to think about the possibility of being wrongfully terminated.Just because you lose your job does not mean you have been wrongfully...
Sexual harassment continues to be a problem in companies throughout the United States, with some people not understanding the law and where they should draw the line regarding their behavior.In the event that a person has become the victim of workplace sexual...
Most people in today's age realize that race discrimination is wrong, but they don't necessarily understand that it is against the law.There are many federal laws that prohibit race discrimination. Along with this, there are state laws that do the same. Here is a list...
An employer does not have the right to demote, fire, harass, or retaliate against an employee in the event that he or she files a charge of discrimination. Even though there are Florida state and federal laws protecting against this, some companies make this...
There is no place in the state of Florida, or anywhere else in the United States, for disability discrimination. Even though there are strict state and federal laws against such activity, many employers cross the line and make a poor decision regarding an employee's...
