Gender discrimination in the workplace remains a pressing issue in today's society. This can take various forms, from unequal pay to limited career opportunities. Despite progress in recent years, many workers in Florida still face unfair treatment based on their...
Employers have the responsibility to create an inclusive working environment. When there are claims of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) discrimination in the office, employers must act on it promptly. If they fail to do so, the company could get into...
Discrimination can take many forms, including race, gender, age, religion, disability and sexual orientation. Creating a workplace free from discrimination fosters a positive and inclusive environment for all employees. Employers need to play a role in preventing...
Employers in an at-will state like Florida should be able to fire an underperforming employee anytime they want. Employees who exhibit poor work performance and inappropriate workplace conduct can adversely affect a business's success and growth. The problem is when...
Prevention training for sexual harassment in your workplace will create a safe culture for all employees. The reason behind sexual harassment prevention training in your workplace is to create a safe work environment for everyone. Educating your employees helps them...
The hiring process is an important stage of the employment relationship, but it can be full of minefields for you as an employer. You must put the time in to ensure you are hiring the right people in a manner that complies with employment law to minimize your...
When it comes to moms in the workplace, employment law works to protect the mother from unfair discrimination. Being a mother means that a woman has an obligation to her family as well as to her job. During pregnancy, the obligation is also to herself so she can do...
Gaps in pay that are associated to gender have been around since women entered the workplace. Bridging, and eventually closing those gaps, is an ongoing process that may take several years to complete. While there may always be some differentiation between the pay for...
From the proliferation of the #MeToo movement and the spotlight on gender equality issue to advances in artificial intelligence, 2018 was an eventful year for employment law. Here's a look back at how these events shaped the current environment and some thoughts about...
The recent passing of a Massachusetts law addressing non-compete agreements has employers across the country taking notice. This new law, which has been called "foolish" and "counterproductive" by analysts, grants employees bound by non-compete agreements some bold...
