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Author: Matthew K. Fenton
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Know Your Rights: Guide to Whistleblower Retaliation & Protections in Florida
When an employer does something that’s illegal or unsafe, including discrimination or neglecting to follow safety guidelines, an employee should report it. Often, though, employers retaliate against employees who make these types of claims, up to and including firing the employee who filed the claim. If you have concerns that you’re a victim of whistleblower…
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MAN SUES CATHOLIC CHARITY FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
A lawsuit was recently filed against the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg by a former employee of Catholic Charities alleging sexual harassment by the interim executive director. Represented by Donna V. Smith, a partner at Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., Abdelaziz Abdelmunim claims that Margaret Rogers made unwanted sexual advances toward him during his time of…
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Does the TCPA Apply to Debt Collectors?
Note: Our firm does not handle TCPA cases directly; we work with trusted attorneys who do. If you contact us about a TCPA matter, your case may be referred to another lawyer or law firm. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects consumers across the United States. Telemarketers trying to sell services and products, from…
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Consumer Protection: New Proposed TRACED Act Designed to Stop Robocalls
Note: Our firm does not handle TCPA cases directly; we work with trusted attorneys who do. If you contact us about a TCPA matter, your case may be referred to another lawyer or law firm. Are you sick and tired of getting inundated with robocalls? Consumer protection laws may soon become stronger if the new…
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Employee Rights News: Florida’s Minimum Wage INCREASING in 2019
Have you heard the latest important news for Florida workers? The minimum wage in Florida is going up in 2019. This development will boost the wages of many employees in hospitality, retail, restaurants, and other industries. Here is what you need to know: The Change in the Minimum Wage in Florida Currently, the minimum…
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Be Prepared: What to Expect for Overtime Laws in 2019
Have you heard what’s coming in 2019? FLSA overtime laws may very well be changing next year — which could affect the paychecks of millions of workers across the country. It’s quite possible that more people will be eligible for overtime pay than ever before. As advocates for employee rights, Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. wants…
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Top 7 Questions About Unpaid Overtime in Florida
Do you think you are due unpaid overtime? Are you confused about FLSA overtime law? It is not uncommon for employers to say and do things to keep you from getting the fair wages that you’re due under the law. But employee rights can be pretty complicated. Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., is here to help…
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Confused About Overtime Holiday Pay? Here’s What You Need to Know
The subject of overtime holiday pay for Florida workers can be confusing. Employees have many rights under the law, but there are certain limitations to be aware of when it comes to your paycheck. First, let’s discuss the basics. Federal & State Law The Department of Labor oversees the rights of employees in the workplace.…
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Walmart Gets Sued for Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination
Employment discrimination can happen to anyone, including pregnant women. Did you know that the EEOC received nearly 3,500 pregnancy discrimination charges in 2016 alone? In 2017, it was nearly 3,200. In a recent class-action lawsuit filed by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the huge retail chain Walmart is being sued for alleged…
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The Fight for Employee Rights: IBM Sued for Age Discrimination
Age discrimination occurs all too often across Florida and the United States. However, employees are seeking justice for these unlawful acts — holding employers accountable for their actions — from small businesses all the way up to large corporations. The technology giant IBM is being sued for alleged age discrimination in a recent filing of…
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