For members of the LGBT community and their supporters the issue of same-sex marriage has been at the forefront of the fight for equality for decades now. Fortunately, a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, or SCOTUS, finally laid the issue to rest by ruling that marriage is a “fundamental right”, […]
It’s a common misconception that day rate employees are not entitled to overtime under federal law. Employers generally assume that paying a day rate or piece work compensation is a scenario in which the more they can get out of a worker during that period is to their benefit. Just because you are not getting […]
Clients frequently ask me the difference between race and national origin discrimination. This blog will specifically address what is becoming a common violation of law in the workplace, especially with regard to Arab Americans and people of Middle Eastern descent who commonly are referred to as “terrorist” or other pejorative names in the workplace. Title […]
One of the most uncomfortable situations a workers can find himself/herself in is the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. If you are being sexually harassed in the workplace you may be anxious and worried about how to handle the situation. Specifically, you may be wondering “ Can I be fired for reporting sexual […]
Fortunately, workers in the United States are protected by a number of state and federal employment laws that address things such as discrimination, wages, and benefits in the workplace. If you find that you have a medical emergency that requires you to take time off from work, for example, your job may be protected under […]
As a worker in the United States you enjoy a number of protections that workers across the rest of the world may not enjoy. Everything from your working conditions to your wages are likely governed by state and/or federal law that ensure you are not taken advantage of or mistreated by employers. Many employees, however, […]
We are commonly asked whether an employees full-time or part-time status impacts whether they are entitled to overtime pay in Florida. It’s not uncommon for part-time employees to be asked to work in excess of 40 hours per week – exceeding the FLSA mandated threshold requiring time-and-a-half compensation for hours worked over 40 – but […]
If you are currently working and are pregnant you are likely trying to figure out how to balance the two. One question that many pregnant employees have is “How much leave am I entitled to for being pregnant?” Leave time related to a pregnancy can become a complicated issue that is best discussed with an […]
Whistleblower laws, and the need to proceed with caution, it is always best to consult with an experienced Florida employment law attorney before filing a whistleblower complaint. It may, however, be beneficial to have a basic understanding of how the whistleblower laws work and how they can protect you should you decide to file a […]
Fair Labor Standards from Richard Celler Fair Labor Standards from Richard Celler Learn more about Fair Labor Standards Act in Florida in this presentation. Who is covered, what is the policy about overtime as well as the minimum wage. Understand also what FLSA says about child labor.