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...
Many people are unaware of the fact that there are state and federal laws in place to protect people who report illegal or dangerous workplace conditions or activity, also known as a whistleblower.The laws surrounding whistleblower retaliation and protection can and...
Every year, there are workers in the state of Florida who feel they have been wrongfully terminated. While some people move on with their lives, others decide to stand up and fight.The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has found itself in the middle of a...
We take the time to scour the news on a regular basis, bringing you updates on stories of hostile workplace harassment from around the state. No matter where you work, the job you hold, or the size of the company, there is always the chance that a hostile work...
As an employee, there is nothing worse than worrying that you may be retaliated against for speaking your mind. Although employer retaliation is not common, this is an issue that has plagued many people in the past, including in Florida as well as every other state....
