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How to prove workplace retaliation? The biggest obstacle to proving retaliation comes in the form of employees not documenting, documenting, documenting. If you sense there is illegal conduct going on in the workplace, whether it be sexual harassment or discrimination, or violations of OSHA, of... Continue Reading

As a worker in the United States you are protected by several important federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standard Act, or FLSA. The FLSA covers two important aspects of employment — minimum wage requirements and overtime wages. Unless you are an exempt employee you are entitled to... Continue Reading

One of the most misunderstood area of employment law are the laws governing tipped employees. Because these employees earn a substantial portion of their income from tips, many people – including both employees and employers – operate under the belief that the federal minimum wage and overtime... Continue Reading

In the 21st century it is far from unusual for a worker to work a 50 or 60 hours work week. Working more hours generally means earning more wages; however, what if you are not interested in working more than a 40 hour week? Can you be required to work overtime in Florida? The short answer to... Continue Reading

One of the most uncomfortable situations a workers can find himself/herself in is the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment can cause a worker to suffer emotional trauma as well as negatively impact the worker’s professional and personal life. If you are being sexually... Continue Reading

Not all that long ago the concept of workplace “sexual harassment” did not exist. The laws that existed were few and virtually never enforced. Today, however, sexual harassment in the workplace is taken very seriously, though the laws and procedures for pursuing a claim can be confusing for a... Continue Reading

Workers in the United States enjoy many protections under federal laws. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or gender. Sexual harassment is a form of illegal gender discrimination and your... Continue Reading

Sexual harassment is not allowed in the workplace. If you are the victim of harassment, you may be able to take legal action to recover compensation from your employer for the losses and damages you experienced. An experienced Florida employment discrimination lawyer at Richard Celler Legal,... Continue Reading

Clients frequently ask me the difference between race and national origin discrimination. This blog will specifically address what is becoming a common violation of law in the workplace, especially with regard to Arab Americans and people of Middle Eastern descent who commonly are referred to... Continue Reading