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What You Need to Know About Florida Wage & Hour Laws (2025 Update)
Florida vs. Federal: Which Wage & Hour Law Applies? When both Florida law and federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA) cover you, the law that provides the greater protection to the employee controls. In practice, that means Florida’s higher minimum wage applies in Florida, while overtime rules come from the FLSA for…
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Pregnancy Discrimination: What You Have to Prove
If you’re pregnant (maybe even due in the next few weeks) and your employer is cutting your hours, pushing you onto unpaid leave, or treating you differently after you shared your news, take a breath. You’re not alone, and you have rights. Across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, and greater Florida, pregnancy discrimination still happens: being…
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Pregnancy Discrimination in Florida: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for You (2025)
If you’re pregnant or just had a baby and work suddenly feels hostile or unsafe, you are not alone. Many women in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and across Florida face pregnancy discrimination in Florida when they’re denied simple help like lifting limits, breaks, or time to pump. This guide explains your rights in plain English and…
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Qui Tam Protections for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare Workers and the Power of Qui Tam Protections Healthcare fraud puts patient care and taxpayer dollars at risk. In many cases, it’s employees like nurses, medical coders, or billing specialists who first notice false claims or unethical billing practices. That’s where the False Claims Act and Qui Tam protections come in. But before filing…
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Public vs. Private Sector Employment: What’s the Difference?
Explore the differences between public vs. private sector jobs, including benefits, challenges, job security, and employee legal protections.
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Can You Be Fired for Being Gay in Florida?
Can you be fired for being gay in Florida? How "at-will" employment works, and your legal rights under federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
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Fired for Filing a Wage Claim in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know
Do You Believe You Were Fired for Filing a Wage Claim in Florida? Know Your Rights and Take Action. If you think your employer may have fired you for filing a wage claim in Florida, it’s critical to know that both federal and state laws protect you against retaliation. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act…
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Protections Against Gender Discrimination for Firing Transgender Employee in Tampa
Fired or mistreated at work? Learn how transgender discrimination laws protect against wrongful termination and employment discrimination in the workplace.
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What Are Front-Pay Damages: Key Facts for Employees
What are front-pay damages? How are they calculated? Learn the factors that influence compensation & the role of employment lawyers in proving your case.
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Understanding Qui Tam Law and Whistleblower Protections
Fraud costs the states and the federal government billions of dollars. This is why qui tam law exists.
Recent Posts
- What You Need to Know About Florida Wage & Hour Laws (2025 Update)
- Pregnancy Discrimination: What You Have to Prove
- Pregnancy Discrimination in Florida: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for You (2025)
- Qui Tam Protections for Healthcare Workers
- Public vs. Private Sector Employment: What’s the Difference?
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