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...
There are employment laws in place to ensure that workers in all industries are protected from wrongdoing. Just before a trial was set to begin between the city of Boca Raton and a former employee, both sides agreed to a settlement.According to the Boca Raton...
Last week, civil activists and students gathered in Florida to ask Gov. Scott for changes that will hold Hispanic and black students to a higher academic standard. According to news reports, the Florida Department of Education expects only 74 percent of the state's...
There is no place in today's world for any type of discrimination. This holds true in the workplace, the classroom and public locations throughout the world.In addition to the trouble that discrimination can bring at the time of the act, a recent study shows that this...
We all want to give our children a good education, but one Jacksonville mother claims some administrators with the highly-esteemed Stanton College Preparatory School are discriminating against her sick son. She has called for an internal district investigation and...
Two lawsuits have been filed against the city of Mascotte since the police department fired one of its sergeants in January. One suit filed by the Florida Police Benevolent Association several weeks ago alleges that officials violated the sergeant's Officers' Bill of...
When working out, many people drop their child off at a day care managed by the gym. While this appears to be a good idea on the surface, it sometimes leads to trouble.Last week, a group of Florida mothers complained about issues surrounding the day care at multiple...
