While many companies in Florida and across the country have expressed their commitment to diversity in the workplace, racial discrimination continues to pose a significant problem for workers in a wide range of industries. Around 33% of employed Americans said that...
Year: 2019
Supreme Court to rule in ADEA case
Florida residents and others over the age of 40 are generally covered by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). This legislation applies to those who work in the private sector as well as for the government. However, the 9th Circuit ruled that age...
Study finds female bosses face uphill battle at work
Research indicates that workers in Florida and elsewhere may not take kindly to being criticized by a female boss. A study hired 2,700 workers to transcribe receipts for a hypothetical boss who was given either a male or female name. After completing the task, a...
Workplace discrimination hinders career advancement
Despite the many legal workplace protections, too many workers continue to face discrimination in Florida and across the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court is now hearing several cases addressing discrimination against workers on the basis of gender identity or...
Understanding differential pay
Many in Fort Lauderdale define a workday as beginning at around 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m. Indeed, this is standard work week recognized by most. Yet countless people work outside of these hours, plying their trades in the evening or late night. Working...
New NPRM for tip regulation
An employee's pay plays a strong part in determining the quality of life that the employee is able to sustain. As such, it can be quite beneficial for employees to stay abreast of current laws. The Department of Labor is looking to make changes to the...
$1.2 million awarded to police officer in harassment lawsuit
When one experiences sexual harassment in the workplace in Fort Lauderdale, it can easily feel like a violation of both their dignity and safety. The uneasiness that they feel is something that should be respected, not judged. It is for this very reason that employers...
What are the exceptions to at-will employment?
At-will employment is in place to benefit both workers and employers. It means that employers can let a worker go at any time without reason, but workers are also free to resign from their positions without fear of recrimination. It's not permissible to fire a worker...
Claims of sexual harassment continue to rise in workplaces
The #metoo movement has shined light sexual harassment in the workplace. While people are acutely more aware of the problem than in the past, claims of harassment continue to rise within American workplaces. Marketwatch examines these statistics to help people...
Ban the box to spear fair employment
Most people desire to work and support themselves. However, some obstacles make it difficult for certain parties to secure and maintain quality employment. Thankfully, there are programs and laws in place to promote fair employment for all. In particular,...