Employers and employees alike should know that in general, it is unlawful to discriminate against people based on disability in the workplace thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means that employees with disabilities are to receive the same job...
Forming new employment relationships is not something that people necessarily do lightly. Whether you are an employer hiring a new employee or an employee deciding to take a new job, these relationships can have a dramatic impact on a person's livelihood. For this...
If an employee is fired for certain unlawful reasons, he or she may have grounds to file a wrongful termination claim. People should understand, however, that these cases are rarely as straightforward as they may seem. For example, recently a woman filed a lawsuit...
Resolving employment disputes can be enormously frustrating and complicated for people on both sides of an argument. In many cases, employers and employees alike want to resolve the dispute in a fair way and move forward as opposed to dragging out the case and...
Given the recent current events both in real life and dramatized in new television dramas, the topic of Gender Identity and Gender Expression has certainly become a trending and hot topic. For Miami-Dade County employers, you should pay closer attention as the City's...
Being pregnant can be an extremely exciting, stressful and uncomfortable time in a woman's life. On top of all the joy and anticipation that comes with pregnancy, there are also huge responsibilities to consider. Parents-to-be are typically focused on keeping an...
Laws regarding discrimination have been in place for decades and most employees and employers across Florida should be familiar with them. Generally speaking, people should understand that they are protected from being mistreated on the job because of their age,...
Employers across Florida often go to great lengths to develop and enforce their workplace policies. These policies are typically set to protect the business itself from certain adverse events. They can also be important in protecting employees, as is the case with...
The relationship between employees and employers is typically fairly straightforward. Employers make rules and enforce them and employees are expected to comply with them. If an employee does or says something that an employer doesn't like or agree with, it is very...
One of the most costly mistakes employers can make when it comes to sexual harassment is to not address the situation appropriately. Regardless of whether an employer believes that there are grounds for such a claim, it is crucial to respond swiftly and thoroughly. In...
