When a discrimination case is filed against an employer, the credibility of witness testimony can be crucial to the outcome. That’s why affected employees and employers alike need to carefully research potential witnesses and depose those whose testimony may be key to...
When your employer moves to terminate you without cause, they may offer you a severance package to lighten the blow. At first glance, one of these severance agreements might look enticing. After all, they could offer you a lump sum payment and ongoing benefits for a...
In Florida, workers who are expecting to receive a promotion but were passed over will want answers. Although employers take steps to protect themselves from allegations of workplace discrimination and strive to have a fair and evenhanded employment and promotion...
Workplace discrimination can take an enormous toll on you and your family. It can leave you feeling humiliated, cause you to lose confidence, strip you of needed income and completely derail your career trajectory. All of this can take an emotional and psychological...
Your job is not just how you earn income; it is a part of your identity. Nonetheless, at the end of the day, your work also pays the bills. And, when a job ends, a severance offer can feel like a lifeline. This is why the fine print, especially restrictive covenants,...
As a small business owner, you invest heavily in your team. You provide training and access to client lists. The fear that a key employee could leave and open a competing business nearby is a major concern. For years, Florida courts could be unpredictable about...
We have all heard of going “above and beyond” at work, and unfortunately, for some employers, this means working off the clock. And, for those employees willing to do so, they may ask, can my Florida employer make me work off the clock? Short answer No. Federal law...
Workplace discrimination can leave you feeling threatened, humiliated and embarrassed, and it can upend your career if you’re passed over for promotion, demoted or even terminated from your job. To try to right the wrong that’s been done to you, legal action may be...
You may know that the federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 for the past 15 years, and there's little chance that it will go up any time soon. However, in many states, the minimum wage is higher. Five years ago, Florida legislators passed a law that will...
Social media allows us to communicate with the world quickly and easily from almost anywhere. Over the years, it has become a valuable way to spread messages and raise awareness of issues. When you file a legal claim against your employer, your instinct may be to post...