As an employee, you have certain rights -- and that includes the right to protest unfair working conditions, file a workers' compensation claim when injured, make formal complaints about harassment and do certain other things that may not exactly make your employer...
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Can accommodations be made for ADHD in the workplace?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers should support workers with disabling medical conditions by providing reasonable accommodations. Failing to provide reasonable accommodations requested by a current or prospective worker capable of performing...
Can you file a wrongful termination claim against an employer?
You are a loyal employee. You love your job and you understand your obligation to your employer, and you take it seriously. Then one day, your employer dismisses you from your role. You believe you are a victim of wrongful termination. Florida is an at-will state....
Can you be discriminated against as a younger worker?
Many people realize that they can be discriminated against for being an older worker and that they have some protections if that happens, but what about those who are under the age of 40? Federally, protections are aimed at older workers who tend to be pushed out of...
Wage theft is more common than you may think
While it may seem like a situation that will never happen to you, wage theft is more common than you may realize. In fact, it costs honest Americans the money they have worked hard to earn every year. Do you think you have been a victim of wage theft? Do you want to...
Many employees face intersectional discrimination
We hear the term “intersectionality” a lot these days – particularly from those advocating for the rights of people who have long faced discrimination. The term recognizes that we are all members of different groups – often simply based on how we were born. ...
3 examples of unfair competition that could hurt your company
Competition is essential for capitalism to work. People compete for resources and offer competing goods and services to consumers. Competition drives innovation and helps keep prices fair. A competing business can help you energize your workforce and push you to try...
3 ways for employers to reduce their risk of employment law claims
Your employees generate revenue for your company, but they are also a big expense for the business. You need to pay their wages and employment taxes, along with benefit expenses. Workers can cost way more than their salary if they bring a legal claim against your...
Can you have your employees use a tip pool in Florida?
A tip pool is simply a tipping system in which all the tips are gathered into a central fund. These are then distributed to all of the eligible staff in equal amounts. Employers often like these because they ensure that all customers can get the same level of service...
Workplace bullying is a serious health risk
For many people across Florida, work is where they spend most of their time. Nobody expects work to be fun and games all the time. After all, it is a place of business first and foremost. However, this doesn’t mean that staff should not be treated with fairness,...