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If you are like many Americans, you might think sexual harassment at work is something only women experience. While it is true that women are more frequently the targets of inappropriate comments and conduct, men certainly can encounter sexual harassment in the...
When someone is harassing you at work in Florida, you may consider calling attention to the harassment in an effort to make it stop. Workplace harassment takes on many different forms, but all types of harassment have the potential to impact your productivity,...
As a hard-working employee who always puts your best foot forward on the job, you deserve your fair compensation. Unfortunately, some workplaces and employers will try to short-change employees, ensuring they do not get their fair share. How do they do this, and what...
In the workplace, you could encounter various forms of mistreatment. It is pivotal to identify when abuses violate the law and take action swiftly, not only to stand up for your rights but to stop violations from affecting other workers in the future. If you are over...
Non-compete agreements are somewhat controversial in Florida because there is more to them than meets the eye. The state has specific requirements for an agreement of this kind to be enforceable. This can be confusing for businesses and employees alike. What are...
From denied overtime to your employer's failure to provide you with breaks in accordance with the law, you need to take a firm stand for any wage and hour violations you experience. Furthermore, you should take a look at the state's minimum wage laws and immediately...
Since 1986, most employers in the U.S. have had a legal obligation to verify that everyone they hire has the legal authorization to work in the country. While U.S. citizens have legal work authorization, so do legal permanent residents, certain nonimmigrant visa...
Regardless of where you work, your job duties probably require you to do some heavy lifting either frequently or occasionally. You must be careful when you lift heavy objects, of course, as lifting can cause a variety of serious injuries. If you are pregnant, though,...
Trying to climb the ladder at work is a natural desire. When you work hard and believe you are on track for a promotion, it can come as a shock when someone else gets it instead. If you suspect that the reasons for the oversight hinged on something besides your work...
Sudden and recognizable acts of retaliation against employees in the workplace are illegal and punishable under strict employment laws. An employer who harbors malicious intent toward specific individuals might instead retaliate through more subtle discriminatory...