Discrimination At Work

Getting a pink slip may send you scurrying to find another job to pay the bills. However, if the reasons behind your termination are sketchy, you may have a case for illegal termination. Before pursuing legal action, familiarize yourself with what constitutes unlawful...

Despite the many advancements the workplace has undergone in terms of technology and the way systems run, fundamental issues like harassment and discrimination continue to exist. Pregnant workers to this day face unfortunate levels of discrimination. But how does this...

Many workers across Florida have faced one or more types of discrimination at work. Yet, if you identify as LGBTQ, the chance of you experiencing this type of treatment at some point during your career is even higher. Per NBC News, 46% of LGBTQ workers across America...

The hope of securing justice is often why a person who experiences discrimination at the workplace goes to court against an employer. There is no guarantee that a court will rule in your favor, but if it should happen, there are a number of ways a court may compensate...

If you work for a company with 15 or more employees and have a disability, you may qualify for accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Unfortunately, some employers resist an employee’s request. Did your employer retaliate against you for...

If you have worked with more than one employer during your career, you are undoubtedly familiar with the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This is the form you complete when you start a new job to verify your identity and authorization to work in the U.S....

Across the country, employers everywhere attempt to create a safe workspace that all employees can enjoy. Unfortunately, employers cannot control every action of their employees and may sometimes even accidentally - or even intentionally - contribute to a...

While it may be a purely innocent question, repeatedly asking about your plans for retirement could be a sign that your employer wants you to move on. Despite the protections of state and federal law, ageism is pervasive in the American workplace.   While employers...

A manager who demotes employees or cuts their hours after they complain of racial discrimination may demonstrate a hostile work environment. Offensive comments regarding an employee's ethnic background may also indicate that a workplace has become hostile. Both...