Most Florida workers know that certain types of discrimination in the workplace are prohibited under state and federal law, but most of them know that unlawful discrimination still happens all too often. News reports often detail allegations of discrimination on the...
Employment disputes and complaints in Florida have become increasingly problematic for employers in recent years. While this is generally seen from the perspective of aggrieved employees who claim their rights were violated, it is important to remember that employers...
Both employees and employers owe each other certain duties. As an employee in Florida, you have a responsibility to show up to work on time and complete the work assigned to you, while your employer has an obligation to ensure and promote a safe workplace free from...
No matter their size, prudent employers in the Orlando area will have a written policy about harassment and make sure that they consistently enforce it. Workers, especially if they are victims of harassment, will need to understand what their policy requires of them...
Most employees and employers are familiar with sexual harassment. However, many are not aware of sexual favoritism. This is because we tend to focus on those that were the direct victims of unwanted sexual advances, not how it affects the workplace generally. What is...
Pregnant workers are protected in the workplace under Florida and federal law. Employees and employers alike should be familiar with these prohibitions against pregnancy discrimination. Size of the company Employers with greater than 15 employees are prohibited from...
Many workers who are subjected to workplace discrimination and harassment end up being subjected to an adverse employment action. These decisions can range from a work reassignment to reduced hours, a pay cut, demotion, and even termination. Defending against an...
Employees in Florida expect to be evaluated based on their work performance. Whether people receive a job offer, receive a promotion or raise should all be based on the qualifications of the employees and nothing else. However, employers sometimes make decisions based...
Workplace discrimination is more common today than most people realize. In fact, some studies show that more than 60% of individuals have either experienced or witnessed some sort of workplace discrimination. If you’ve been subjected to that kind of egregious...