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Author: Matthew K. Fenton
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6 Examples of Workplace Age Discrimination
Age-discrimination is not uncommon and can occur whether a person is already employed by a company or is interviewing for a job. The Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) was enacted in 1967 prohibiting employment discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older. Here are some examples of age discrimination and what you can do…
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5 Examples of FMLA Retaliation in the Workplace
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) creates the right for individuals to take a leave of absence due to serious illness or injury of the employee or family member, childbirth or adoption without the fear of losing their job — and protects you from retaliation from your employer if you exercise or attempt to…
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Top 8 FMLA FAQs (and Answers) You Should Know
Filing for leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) can be intimidating, especially when you do not know what to expect and how it may affect your family – and your job. Not knowing if you will be eligible for FMLA leave, if you will receive adequate compensation or if you will have…
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Do I Have a Case for Constructive Discharge?
Do you want to know how to prove constructive discharge? What is Constructive Discharge? People quit their jobs for a number of reasons. Often, life circumstances change, or the job just isn’t the right fit. In the case of constructive discharge, a work environment becomes so hostile and intolerable an individual is forced to quit.…
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Can You Be Fired for Medical Marijuana in the State of Florida?
Medical marijuana is legal in the State of Florida for people with certain medical conditions. But can you be fired for medical marijuana? About The Florida Medical Marijuana Bill The Florida medical marijuana bill signed by Governor Scott in 2017 allows residents of the state with “debilitating medical conditions” to use medical marijuana. It is…
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4 High-Profile Companies Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work
Often, sexual harassment at work occurs not because companies don’t have policies that make it unlawful, but because these policies are not always enforced and/or there’s a lack of training to educate employees. The most effective way to curb sexual harassment in the workplace is to empower employees and make them aware that sexual harassment…
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Florida Non-Compete Agreements: What’s Legal and What’s Not
Have you been asked to sign a non-compete agreement in Florida? If so, it is important to be aware of the legal issues surrounding a non-compete agreement in Florida — and your rights. Dedicated professionals in employment law can advocate for your legal rights. But first, you need to know what’s legal and what’s not.…
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Are You Protected From Retaliation Under the Florida Whistleblower Act?
The Florida Whistleblower Act was enacted to protect public and private sector employees from being terminated or retaliated against by their employers for reporting illegal or unethical acts perpetrated by their employers. But who is classified as a whistleblower in Florida and what rights do these individuals have under Florida law? Who Is Defined as…
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Top Sexual Harassment Reports & Cases of 2017
The awareness of the prevalence of sexual harassment rose to a much higher level in 2017 with national attention spotlighting entertainment, government, media and other industries across the country. Sexual harassment in the workplace is certainly not new but hopefully with the increased attention on the subject, and powerful people being held accountable for their…
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How to File an Unpaid Overtime Claim in Florida
But if you’re a non-exempt employee and work more than 40 hours in a workweek, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are required to be paid 1.5 times your regular hourly wage for each hour you work over 40 hours. In addition, in Florida non-exempt employee rights are protected under Section 24 of…
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