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Florida categorizes some occupations as tipped wage jobs, and this classification makes them exempt from the usual minimum wage standards. You might wonder how that makes sense, especially with how discussions of raising the minimum wage have taken the stage in recent...
With an at-will employment arrangement, an employee enjoys the freedom to leave an employer without reason. Contracted employees do not enjoy this freedom but are bound by the terms of their employment contract. Many of these documents contain hidden clauses that...
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...
It is not uncommon for workers to occasionally find themselves staying overtime during the busy season, especially when understaffed. However, if your employer consistently asks you to work beyond your normal scheduled hours without pay and you are not an exempt...
In general, state and federal laws prevent discrimination in pay between male and female employees. As with anything, though, there are some exceptions. According to the Florida Statutes, employers must have a valid reason backed by evidence as to why they would pay a...
While your boss makes the major decisions in your company, you feel very uncomfortable with some choices and suspect they break the law. Should you share your concerns with someone? Monster offers a step-by-step guide for responding to suspected criminal activity at...
While harassment in the workplace violates the Civil Rights Act, Americans With Disabilities Act and Age Discrimination in Employment Act, employers, supervisors and colleagues may still feel like they can get away with it. Harassment makes your workplace hostile, but...
You might feel intimidated when an employer presents you with an employment contract. However, a proper employment agreement can actually work to your benefit since it defines your rights as an employee. Your contract may establish how your employer may or may not...