Are Employees of Elected Officials Protected from Discrimination?
Do you work for an elected official of the State of Florida? Have you been discriminated against based on your race, sex,...
Florida Court Rules – Public Whistleblowers Can Recover Compensatory Damages!
On July 24, 2019, in the case of Iglesias v. City of Hialeah, the Third District Court of Appeal of Florida changed...
Termination: Are You Entitled to Payout of Vacation Time?
The short answer is—it depends. There is no federal or state law in Florida requiring private employers to pay out an employee’s...
Job Loss? Know Your Rights About Continuing Your Health Insurance Benefits
As we move on from last week’s blog, many employees faced with termination often ask what happens to their health insurance benefits. ...
Additional Steps to Take if You Think You are About to Get Fired
Picking up from where we left off last week (see Steps to Take), just before being terminated or at the time you...
Steps to Take if You Feel You are About to Get Fired!
Feeling like you are about to get terminated or laid off? Make sure you take these recommended steps to best protect yourself:...
PROVING YOUR CASE: What NOT to Take From Your Employer
If you have a legal dispute in the workplace, you may wonder how to collect the evidence you need to prove your...
The Highest Court to Decide Landmark Cases on Sexual Orientation and Title VII
On April 22, 2019, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear three cases: (1) Bostock v. Clayton County; (2) Altitude Express...
Think Twice Before Using Your Own Cell Phone for Work
Many employers permit, even encourage, employees to use personal cell phones for work, as well as other devices, such as your laptop,...
Workplace Violence: Your Employer has a Duty to Protect You!
Many companies have a “zero tolerance” policy for violence in the workplace. It’s pretty standard nowadays, and everyone knows not to hit,...