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...
Are Employers Required to Pay Holidays?
As we prepare for Independence Day, questions often arise about employees’ rights to holiday pay. To learn whether you are entitled to...
Can employees discuss wages?
Often times employers want employees to keep their compensation information private and not discuss it with their co-workers. It seems logical, but...
My employer owes me money for time I worked. When does the law require them to pay?
Employees often ask when their employer is required to pay them for the hours they worked after they have been terminated or...
References: Can my former employer talk bad about me to prospective employers?
Have you ever wondered what your previous employer can say to a prospective employer? There is a common belief that your employer...
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...