The football program at the University of Central Florida is on the rise; however, it has recently found itself in the middle of a lawsuit.A former defensive coach for the team filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against UCF's Board of Trustees and the UCF Athletics...
There is no reason for an employer to discriminate against a worker because of a disability; however, there are cases in which this happens for one reason or another. Not only can this impact the worker, but it can land the employer in trouble.When it comes to...
Race discrimination in the workplace is against the law in the state of Florida, as well as the rest of the United States. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers against discrimination. This includes many types of discrimination, such as race,...
As an employee in the state of Florida you have many rights, some of which you may not even be aware of. It is important for you to know right from wrong in the workplace, as this allows you to act in an appropriate manner while also dealing with any action from...
You have many rights as an employee in the state of Florida. This includes the ability to do your job without being sexually harassed. In addition to federal laws protecting employees against such activity, there are state laws in place as well.According to the U.S....
Florida International University is heading to court to deal with a race discrimination lawsuit. The suit, filed by a former professor, was brought forth once the man was fired from his position after multiple attempts to find a teaching position in Haiti. The man was...
With wrongful termination laws varying from one state to the next, it is important to know how things work where your company is located. Many of our Florida readers are well aware that there are wrongful termination lawsuits filed in the Sunshine State every year;...
Workplace discrimination should never be an issue, but many employers in the state of Florida run into this problem at some point in time.There are both state and federal laws protecting employees with handicaps or disabilities. Despite the laws in place, some...
Nobody expects to be faced with a hostile work environment, but this is reality for many workers throughout the state of Florida.Facing this issue is never easy, as it means that you will dread going to work every day. Furthermore, you may worry about what is going to...
There is little worse than being treated poorly at your place of employment. This can make it miserable to go to work every day, and could push you into seeking another position.While not every job termination leads to a lawsuit, there are times when it does. If you...
