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Pregnant workers unfortunately still face discrimination in the workplace today. Because of that, employers need to brush up on what does and does not count as discrimination against pregnant workers to avoid making missteps. One such potential issue revolves around...
Federal law forbids any racial harassment or discrimination that creates a hostile, intimidating employment environment. This includes aspects of work such as pay, training, promotions, firing and task assignments. Color discrimination results from the unfavorable...
Is your employer living up to their obligations per your severance agreement? If you suddenly lose your job, you should feel confident that your severance package will help carry you through your time of unemployment until you can find new work. A review of your...
Many people think harassment always has to be sexual in nature, but that is not true. There are many types of behavior that could become harassing. It is important to understand that all harassment is illegal. Every employee has the right to work in an environment...
At work, you have the right to perform your job without worrying about discrimination or harassment. The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on color, race, ethnic origin, sex, disabilities and age. According to the APA, day-to-day discrimination and...
When your Florida employer does something illegal, unethical or dangerous and you decide to call attention to it, you have certain protections available to you in doing so. As a whistleblower, you have the potential to make a serious impact on others, but the process...
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) makes it easy for employees to take time off work to care for themselves or an immediate family member during an illness or injury. While it is against the law for employers to deny a legitimate FMLA claim, some still interfere and...
When you dedicate your time and professional talents to a Florida business, it is imperative that the person who pays you for the work you perform classifies you appropriately as either an employee or an independent contractor. Whether you are an employee or an...
Employers may disguise financial misconduct by incorporating wrongful actions into routine work tasks. Employees, for example, may receive requests to add falsified numbers to accounting records. Whistleblowers.gov notes that employees may report their employers’...
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...