Richard Celler
In the United States, workers are protected from employment discrimination by a number of state and federal laws. If you believe you have been discriminated against in the workplace and are considering taking legal action against your employer you may be wondering “ What is the difference between the EEOC and a private attorney? ” […]
Most workplace discrimination lawsuits are settled out of court through a negotiated settlement. If, however, an out of court settlement is not forthcoming your case will proceed to trial and your award, assuming success, will be determined after trial. Topics covered in this report include: When Is Discrimination Illegal in the Workplace? Monetary Damages in […]
Federal Civil Rights Laws in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin. When you apply for a job or are working, your employer is prohibited from considering your race in any way. If you believe you were the victim of race discrimination, […]
Not all workers are entitled to FMLA leave in Florida. Learn more about Family and Medical Leave Act in this presentation.
Work Myths and Misconceptions: How Well Do You Know Your Workplace Rights from Richard Celler Like most employees your probably think you have a fairly good idea of what your employer can and cannot do in the workplace. Learn more about work myths and misconceptions in this presentation
Established as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency charged with enforcing and interpreting federal discrimination statutes. The EEOC is responsible for issuing regulations interpreting those laws, holding hearings, administering the laws and accepting, investigating and mediating charges of discrimination lodged by employees. The […]
The purpose of minimum wage laws across the country is to provide a base pay rate that must be paid to certain types of covered employees. Presently, the federal minimum wage is set at $7.25 per hour. However, the minimum wage in some states is higher. If an employee is covered by both state and […]
Florida Employment Discrimination: When Is It Illegal from Richard Celler “Discrimination is always illegal in the workplace, right?” Like many people you may be under the impression that discrimination is always illegal. Learn more about Florida employment discrimination in this presentation.