Quid pro quo is Latin for "this for that" or "something for something." The legal definition of quid pro quo sexual harassment is therefore promising something to an employee in exchange for a sexual favor. Examples of quid pro quo sexual harassment include: -- Saying...
Many of our Florida readers are fans of the NFL. While most probably cheer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Miami Dolphins, many pay attention to what is going on throughout the league.Chris Kluwe, a former punter for the Minnesota Vikings, announced that he has...
Most companies throughout the state of Florida take steps to keep the workplace environment friendly and free of borderline activity. There are situations, however, in which a hostile workplace is created, and that can lead to a variety of problems.Not only are there...
While wrongful termination laws vary from one state to the next, no matter where you live, you should become familiar with how you should be treated at your place of employment.Over the years, many employees in the state of Florida have sued their employer for...
Race discrimination can be harmful to many people. It does not matter if you are one of our Florida readers or not, nothing changes the fact that discrimination at the workplace can be a serious issue.Many people are unaware that race discrimination remains such a big...
The city of Fort Pierce has agreed to settle a wrongful termination and retaliation claim with a former employee. The city and the former human resources director came to an agreement for her to be paid $34,128 for hundreds of hours of sick leave she accumulated over...
Disability discrimination remains a problem throughout the United States, despite the fact that there are laws in place to protect employees and help employers understand what they can and cannot do.The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 makes it clear that an...
If anyone in Florida believes that they are being forced to work in a hostile work environment, they need to know what rights employees have in a situation like this. However, understanding their rights begins with understanding how a hostile workplace is created in...
Nobody wants to make a wrongful termination claim against a former employer, but in the event that the person was treated poorly they often times have no other option. A former police officer for the Okeechobee City Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the...
Millions of people throughout the state of Florida go to work every day. While most are able to do so in peace, without having to worry about harassment and bullying, there are quite a few who are faced with this on a regular basis.Not only can a hostile workplace...
