Month: November 2022
Have you filed a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)? These two agencies are responsible for enforcing some civil rights in the U.S. (EEOC) and the state of Florida (FCHR). If you believe that you have faced discrimination, you can file a claim for their […]
The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, is a federal law that requires covered employers to pay non-exempt employees minimum wage and overtime wages if the employee works more than 40 hours in a given workweek. At a minimum, overtime must be paid at the rate of one and one half the worker’s regular hourly […]
Often times, I wind up securing great settlements on cases for clients, not only because the facts are strong, or the violations bad, but for another main reason – Confidentiality. That’s right, if an employer settles your case, they are buying your silence. Generally, employers are willing to overpay for your silence as well, because […]
Well- the title is certainly catchy, isn’t it? But, the mistake nearly every employee makes is nothing to joke about. Discrimination in the workplace, no matter how severe or improper, may wind up getting dismissed in a court of law for one simple and basic reason – – the employee never brought the conduct to […]
While most people understand that the minimum wage, generally speaking, represents the lowest rate of hourly compensation many types of employers can legally pay to workers, not everyone has a solid grasp of the wage and hour specifics that apply to different types of business and workplaces. Effective September 30, 2023, in Florida the minimum […]
By the time they enter the workforce, most people are aware that there are federal laws relating to both the minimum hourly wage and overtime pay in the United States. What they may not know is that those laws are found in the Fair Labor Standard Act, or FLSA, which was originally signed into law […]
As a victim of employment discrimination you are likely going through a range of emotions from confusion to anger to fear. Individuals suffer through workplace discrimination far too often because they fear losing their source of income. Topics covered in this report include: Understanding the Law – Federal vs. State Common Forms of Discrimination in […]
To be protected under any of the anti-discrimination laws you must be qualified to perform the job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Topics covered in this report include: The External of the Problem – How many Disabled Americans are in The Workplace? The Definition of Disabled What is Employment Discrimination based on Disability? Ability to Perform the Job What Laws Prohibit Disability Discrimination […]
Does Your Employer Owe You Overtime Wages – Part1 from Richard Celler The Professional exemption from the payment of overtime wages is further sub-divided into two categories – learned and creative professionals. The employee’s primary duty must be the performance of work requiring invention, imagination, originality or talent in a recognized field of artistic […]
Before discussing who can be held liable for discrimination in the workplace it is necessary to briefly discuss the various laws that govern employment discrimination because they directly impact liability. At the federal level there are a number of laws that prohibit. Topics covered in this report include: Navigating federal and State laws Is […]