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....
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...
