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Author: Matthew K. Fenton
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Understanding At-Will Employment
Florida is an at-will state, which means you can be fired at any time for any reason or no reason at all. You are employed at the will of your employer. However, that doesn’t mean you’re without rights. You are protected by Federal law from workplace discrimination and wrongful termination. But just what does that…
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What is Wrongful Termination?
You have lost your job. It does not seem fair. But is it illegal? That depends on the situation. It is illegal if it is considered to be a “wrongful termination.” What is Considered Wrongful Termination in the State of Florida? Wrongful termination which is another way of referring to an illegal termination may occur…
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Did Papa John’s Withhold Employee Wages?
Employers find various ways to cheat employees out of overtime. A company can be guilty of overtime violations when they use managerial job descriptions to make people ineligible for overtime. Another tactic employers often use is to create a subterfuge to make it look like an employee is working fewer hours than they actually are.…
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Was Ray Rice Wrongfully Terminated?
If you followed the Ray Rice wrongful termination case, you undoubtedly have an opinion on the situation. If not, a review of the details may help you understand the settlement reached. The Background In February of 2014, Ray Rice, a Baltimore Ravens running back (at the time), was caught hitting his (then) fiancée Janay, in…
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What You Need to Know About EEOC and Workplace Discrimination
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) forbids discrimination based on a candidate or employee being pregnant. If you work for (or were interviewing with) a company that employs more than 15 people and you’ve received unfair treatment based on your pregnancy, your next step is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In Florida, you only have…
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Can You Lose Your Job If You Apply for FMLA?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was designed to help employees care for themselves, or their families, for up to twelve-weeks during any twelve-month period, as needed, without fear of losing their jobs. However, the leave is governed by regulations and other important details. Understanding these stipulations can better prepare you and help determine whether…
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Pregnancy Discrimination: What You Have to Prove
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”) protects your rights as a pregnant employee. If you think you have a discrimination case consider the following: Your Company Size The PDA only governs companies that employ greater than 15 people. If you work for a smaller company, or work part-time, you are not covered by it.…
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What the Supreme Court’s Recent Decision on Pregnancy Discrimination Means for you
In December of last year, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case entitled “Young versus United Parcel Service/UPS.” This is the most high-profile case in pregnancy discrimination in several decades. The question at hand is equality. Does a pregnant employee have the same rights as an employee who becomes incapacitated due to illness or…
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5 Biggest Moments in Pregnancy Discrimination in 2014
2014 was a big year for pregnancy discrimination law and 2015 will most likely be even bigger. Here are five moments that could go down as landmark decisions in women’s rights and pregnancy in the workplace. The US Supreme Court Takes up the Young vs. UPS Case This is by far the biggest event in…
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What’s Not Covered Under FMLA
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) generally applies to private-sector employers with 50 or more employees within 75 miles of an employee’s work location. If you work for a private-sector employer with less than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius, you are not covered by FMLA. Here are a few other reasons why an employee…
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