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Category: Employee Rights
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Can I Sue if I’m Paid Less Than My Coworker of the Opposite Sex?
Finding out you’re being paid less than a coworker of the opposite sex can feel like a punch to the gut; especially when you’re doing the same work, carrying the same workload, and meeting the same expectations. The big question most people ask next is simple: is this unfair, or is it illegal? In many
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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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What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?
When a business or individual causes harm to many people, it often makes sense for those affected to pursue a class action lawsuit. In this type of case, one or more individuals (referred to as “lead plaintiffs” or “named plaintiffs”) file a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group of people with similar claims. Any
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Can You Sue Your Employer in Florida?
Navigating the legal landscape of employment rights can be a complex and daunting task. If you have been mistreated by your boss, direct supervisor, or company, you may feel like you have no recourse. You might consider it, but can you sue your employer in Florida? Under certain circumstances, you may be able to take
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What Can You Sue Your Employer For?
According to federal and Florida employment laws, employees in the Sunshine State have workplace rights, and those rights are enforced by government agencies tasked with protecting workers. But when workplace protections fall short, you may be able to sue your employer. So, what can you sue your employer for exactly? Several scenarios can serve as
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Recognizing the Signs You Are Being Set Up to Fail at Work
If you are like most employed individuals in the United States, you go to work expecting that if you put in a good effort, your employer will support and continue to employ you. You may be caught completely off guard if you go to work one day only to hear that your boss is terminating
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15 Common Illegal Things Restaurants Do to Employees
It is common knowledge that restaurant employees frequently face unfair and illegal practices. When a restaurant owner or manager breaks the law and violates workers’ rights, restaurant workers have options. Unfortunately, it is rare for workers in the restaurant industry to stand up for themselves by taking legal action. Laws protect the rights and finances
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What to Expect When You Sue Your Employer (+ Pros and Cons)
Suing your employer is not a decision to be made lightly. Even when you and your attorney believe you have a meritorious case, there are certain factors you will want to consider before deciding to sue. Working with an experienced employment law attorney from the outset is the best way to ensure you are fully
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Can You Work for a Company After You Sue Them?
Workers sue their employers for many reasons other than wrongful termination. In some cases, the plaintiff in the lawsuit may still be employed by the defendant. What happens next? Can you work for a company after you sue them? The short answer is yes. In fact, in most cases, the law protects workers from being
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