In the State of Florida, workers are protected by both federal and state laws against discrimination in the workplace. In some cases, individual acts constitute discrimination, such as not hiring a job applicant because of the applicant’s national origin, age, or disability. Discrimination, however, can also occur over a period of time, creating a “hostile […]
Sexual Harrasment in the Workplace in Florida from Richard Celler Learn more about sexual harassment in the workplace in Florida and what you need to do if you are sexually harassed in the workplace.
For most people, their sexual orientation is a private subject matter. Whether you are heterosexual or homosexual, whether you are a member of the GLBT community or not, odds are that you don’t feel as though the world, much less an employer, should have the right to ask you about your sexual orientation. At least […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act guarantees that covered employees can take time off if they have a medical or a family situation. If you work for a government or public sector employee, you can take advantage of the benefits provided by the FMLA. If you work in the private sector and your employer has […]
We’ve come a long way. And yet… Federal civil rights laws protect people from discrimination on the basis of their gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age and disability status. Unfortunately, neither Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 nor any other federal laws guarantee that gay people will be free from employment […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace takes two forms. Quid pro quo harassment is the type of harassment that most people are familiar with and it involves a boss or supervisor trying to trade sexual favors for job benefits. The second type of harassment may be just as likely to occur, if not more so, but […]
Workers in the United States are protected by numerous state and federal laws that make it illegal for employers to engage in various types of employment related discrimination. Contrary to what many people believe, not all acts of discrimination are prohibited. For an act of discrimination to be legally actionable it must be based on […]
Only an experienced Florida employment law attorney can answer specific questions or provide you with individualized advice; however, it may help to separate some of the fact from fiction when it comes to what your employer can and cannot do in the workplace. As an employee in the United States you have a number of […]
Enacted in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides that covered employers must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees for a variety of medical and other reasons, and they must do so without placing their job status in jeopardy. This legislation makes it easier for individuals to take […]
The word “harassment” is a word that is commonly used to describe a wide range of conduct that people find offensive; however, it is important to understand how the law defines “harassment if you believe you are the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Topics covered in this whitepaper include: What Laws Protect Me […]