Before discussing who can be held liable for discrimination in the workplace it is necessary to briefly discuss the various laws that govern employment discrimination because they directly impact liability. At the federal level there are a number of laws that prohibit. Topics covered in this report include: Navigating federal and State laws Is […]
Pregnancy discrimination, in one form or another, was once fairly commonplace in the United States. Society as a whole once believed that a woman in such a “delicate” state could not possibly work until well after she had given birth. Fortunately, the myths and misconceptions about pregnancy no longer exist, at least not on a […]
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: A Guide for Whistleblowers from Richard Celler The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted after a series of corporate scandals that shook the financial world. Learn more about the sarbanes-oxley act of 2002 in Florida in this presentation.
As a member of the LGBT community you likely already know what “transgender” means; however, co-workers, employers, and others outside of the community should become familiar with the correct definition as well. A transgender individual is someone whose gender identity or gender expression does not match their assigned birth sex. In other words, if you were born a […]
Whistleblower come forward from Enron or Worldcom it could have saved billions of investor dollars and years of litigation. Understandably though, it is often the case that people in a position to blow the whistle have the most to lose in doing so and are, therefore, reluctant to come forward. With that in mind, substantial […]
Does Your Employer Owe You Overtime Wages – Part2 from Richard Celler The FLSA does include a number of exemptions; however, employers often claim exemptions when they don’t really apply. Whether you are an employee or an employer you need to understand the FLSA exemptions to ensure they are used correctly. Learn more about your employer […]
No matter how responsible and dedicated you may be to your job, medical and family emergencies do come up from time to time and may cause you to miss work. Fortunately, in the United States, the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, may allow you to take the time off work you need without […]
As an employee you undoubtedly hope that your employer is honest, fair, and in compliance with all state and federal laws. Unfortunately, not all employers fit that description. Though most employers obey the law and provide a safe workplace for employees, there are employers that intentionally skirt the law or outright break the law. Understandably, […]
What to Do If Your Employer Owes You Overtime Wages from Richard Celler Employers frequently misclassify employees, claiming an exemption to the overtime wage requirement when the employee does not actually qualify for one. Sometimes this is the result of an honest mistake by the employer; however, it is often done on purpose to avoid […]
In the United States the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, protects most workers from being paid less than the federal minimum wage. The FLSA also requires most employers to pay covered workers overtime pay if the worker works more than 40 hours in a given work week. If your employer is not paying you […]