Employment and the Coronavirus Pandemic – Know Your Rights
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak caused by the coronavirus, also called COVID-19, a global pandemic. This pandemic has created new...
Top FIVE Employee Rights Myths Debunked
When we consult with clients, they are often surprised to learn that common beliefs about their rights as employees are incorrect. Here...
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,...
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...
The Equality Act
Up for a vote this Congressional session is the Equality Act, which would make significant changes to Title VII of the Civil...
Don’t Speak English? Don’t Worry, English Speaking Only Policies in the Workplace Violate the Law
With more and more diverse and multi-lingual employees in the workplace, employers might institute a workplace rule requiring employees to speak only...
Can You Sue Your Employer for Bullying in the Workplace?
The Workplace Bullying Institute reports that 35% of working adults have reported being bullied at work, and 40% of those targeted never tell their employers according...