For years, women in Florida and across the United States have fought for equal representation in the workforce. Though many strides have been made, one place where women still are not represented equally is in the tech industry. Previous studies have noted gender bias...
Year: 2020
Gender discrimination across class lines
Despite the #MeToo movement and widespread media attention to sexual harassment and workplace discrimination, women in Florida continue to face gender discrimination on the job. Around 40% of women across the country say that they have witnessed or personally...
Tips for resolving workplace discrimination cases
Florida workers and others who are treated differently than their colleagues are because of their gender or other attributes could be victims of workplace discrimination. While it can feel awkward for an individual to report what he or she has experienced, it is...
Research shows that workplace discrimination is still a problem
In Florida and across the nation, workplace discrimination is a persistent problem despite increased attention being paid to the issue. Employers are encouraged to have greater diversity in the workplace. However, research indicates that even with diversity, workplace...
Age discrimination has a serious economic cost
Age discrimination in Florida and around the country not only affects targeted workers but can have a serious impact on the economy as a whole, according to a report issued by AARP. Researchers note that if older workers continue to face discrimination in hiring,...
You have faced discrimination. What next?
Discrimination is an issue that continues to rear its ugly head. Even though state and federal laws work to prevent discrimination in the workplace, numerous instances of unfair treatment based on a protected characteristic take place every year. Often, it is up to...
An analysis of EEOC workplace discrimination data
During the 2019 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 72,675 workplace discrimination charges from employees in Florida and throughout the country. EEOC data indicates that 53.8% of all discrimination claims during that period were related...
Former entertainment CEO accuses Joel Katz of harassment
People in Florida might be interested to learn that entertainment lawyer Joel Katz has been accused of sexual harassment by Deborah Dugan, the former CEO of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Katz is the founder and chairman of the entertainment and...
Female supervisors face more sexual harassment at work
Florida readers might assume that most cases of workplace sexual harassment involve subordinates who are harassed by superiors. However, a new study finds that female supervisors are even more likely to be sexually harassed than women who do not hold supervisory...
Proposed bill could strengthen protections for older workers
Workers in Florida and across the United States continue to suffer from age discrimination on the job. Some members of Congress want to take action to improve the situation. The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.R. 1230, the Protecting Older...