Despite the fact that it is against the law, it is not uncommon for workers in Florida and across the United States to be fired for a disability. In some cases, the former worker goes away and finds another job. In others, the employee fights for his or her...
SunTrust Banks Inc. is one of the largest financial institutions doing business in the state of Florida, but this does not mean that its employees are able to break the law. The company has agreed to settle charges brought forth by the U.S. Equal Employment...
Thousands upon thousands of people live in apartment buildings throughout the state of Florida. While most feel comfortable with their living arrangement, others realize that they have been treated poorly for one reason or another.This is the case in Opa-locka, with a...
As an employee of any organization, you have the right to speak up if you think that something is wrong. While some have the nerve to do so, others shy away because they believe they will be retaliated against.Another administrator within the Leon County Schools is...
Even though most employers are well aware of how they can and cannot treat workers, some go down the wrong path without thinking about what they are doing.The Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission recently decided to grant a new hearing to a former paramedic...
There is no place in today's world for disability discrimination. Even though every organization is well aware that it should not be taking part in this activity, it remains a big problem.The National Health Law Program and The AIDS Institute have filed a complaint...
Regrettably, racial discrimination is still alive in Florida's workplace, and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is no exception. The proof of this unfortunate statement is evident in current events, including the filing of numerous racial discrimination...
In 2012, a Sarasota police officer lost his job for allegedly using excessive force on a man he was arresting in a nightclub. Now he has won back the right to wear a badge.According to an internal investigation after the August 2012 incident, the officer choked,...
When we hear about an incidence of sexual harassment or assault in the workplace, we almost automatically think of someone being assaulted by a co-worker or a boss, but an ex-hostess who used to work for Boca Raton's Max's Grill says she was assaulted by a "top...
A welder prevailed in federal court against an employer that refused to rehire him following his taking of a medical leave. The court ruled on May 12 that this individual was entitled to liquidated damages pertaining to provisions under the Family Medical Leave...
