Month: August 2024
National Origin Employment Discrimination in Florida from Richard Celler Both federal and state law prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on national origin. Learn more about National Origin Employment Discrimination in Florida in this presentation.
Although we have come a long way in the United States with regard to racism, prejudice, and discrimination, we still have a long way to go before those issues are completely eradicated. When it comes to discrimination in the workplace, numerous state and federal laws have been passed that make various forms of discrimination illegal […]
Not all that long ago the concept of workplace “sexual harassment” did not exist. The laws that existed were few and virtually never enforced. Today, however, sexual harassment in the workplace is taken very seriously, though the laws and procedures for pursuing a claim can be confusing for a victim. If you feel you have […]
In the 21st century it is far from unusual for a worker to work a 50 or 60 hours work week. Working more hours generally means earning more wages; however, what if you are not interested in working more than a 40 hour week? Can you be required to work overtime in Florida? The short […]
Although we have come a long way in the United States with regard to discrimination in the workplace, employment discrimination still occurs far too often that most people realize. The good news is that there are numerous federal and state laws that protect you should you face discrimination in the workplace. There is even a […]
While there is no guarantee that you will love your job, you should not fear your workplace either. Unfortunately, harassment in the workplace can lead to just that – fear. If you are the victim of harassment in the workplace you may have been advised to file a complaint with human resources, or HR. What […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act guarantees that covered employees can take time off if they have a medical or a family situation. If you work for a government or public sector employee, you can take advantage of the benefits provided by the FMLA. If you work in the private sector and your employer has […]