For many new fathers in Florida, taking time off from work and bonding with their newborns is essential. Although most companies follow the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act, they make no additional concessions. If your company terminated you after...
When working, the last thing you want to deal with is harassment or discrimination from your fellow employees or even your upper management. Unfortunately, discrimination still regularly occurs in the modern workplace. You can end up harassed for everything from your...
If you believe that your employer discriminated against you, or that you did not receive a job offer as a result of discrimination during the hiring process, it is imperative to take a firm stand for your rights. Moreover, know that you are not alone and that many...
Businesses will often invest significant time and money into finding the perfect candidate for an open position. Unfortunately, this effort could end up having unintended consequences. From questions on the application to the in-person interview, a business must take...
In the workplace, pregnant workers have protection from discrimination. Unfortunately, many pregnant workers face different, more subtle forms of discrimination every day. The best way to protect yourself as a pregnant worker is to understand what forms this...
Although Florida is home to a large population of LGBTQ members, official protections against discrimination has been severely lacking for this group until recently. A huge victory for LGBTQ minorities comes in the form of a statewide implementation of the Bostock v....
Employers must make certain accommodations for their staff, including nursing mothers. As stated by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires workplaces to allow break time for nursing mothers, for the purpose of pumping breast milk...
Work discrimination causes a range of effects on employees being mistreated. If you have been subject to harassment, discrimination, or other offenses, you can pursue damages related to lost wages. However, the law also allows damages for any pain and suffering that...
Company culture impacts the way employees treat each other. When organizational leaders prioritize training and consistently enforce their expectations about the treatment of others, they can effectively reduce the risk of discrimination. Workplace discrimination has...
Florida workers like you deserve a safe space to do your work in. You have laws put in place to aid you, too. Unfortunately, not every workplace abides by these laws. This puts you in a precarious position in which discrimination may happen. Sexual harassment is...
