Category: Hostile Work Environment

  • Halloween in the Workplace: How to Protect Your Employee Rights

    Halloween in the Workplace: How to Protect Your Employee Rights

    Halloween at work can be a tricky and difficult time. Employers will often throw parties to celebrate this festive, spooky time of year, thinking that it can help with morale and team building. But Halloween in the workplace is unique from other company events in that it can set the stage for sexual harassment and…

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  • Employment Law Cases: Why Destroying Evidence Could Destroy Your Case

    Employment Law Cases: Why Destroying Evidence Could Destroy Your Case

    Many pieces of evidence can potentially be relevant in employment law cases. If you are a plaintiff, one of your primary responsibilities is to make sure relevant pieces of evidence are preserved. You could substantially harm your chances of achieving the desired outcome if you destroy evidence, particularly if you destroy evidence that you think…

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  • MAN SUES CATHOLIC CHARITY FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

    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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  • When Should You Lawyer Up? Knowing When to Hire an Employment Lawyer

    When Should You Lawyer Up? Knowing When to Hire an Employment Lawyer

    Do you need to lawyer up? When experiencing workplace retaliation or discrimination, knowing if you need an attorney is not always clear. That is why it is important to understand not only your employee rights but what an employment lawyer does and how they can assist you. Employee rights and the complexities of employment law…

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  • 6 Questions to Ask an Employment Lawyer

    6 Questions to Ask an Employment Lawyer

    When you are searching for the right legal representation, it can be hard to decide who to chose. There are important questions to ask an employment lawyer that will guide you in selecting the best firm for your needs. What to Ask Before Hiring an Employment Lawyer Here are seven critical questions to ask an…

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  • It Happens to Men Too – Protect Yourself & Report Sexual Harassment at Work

    It Happens to Men Too – Protect Yourself & Report Sexual Harassment at Work

    The rise in attention around workplace sexual harassment has prompted a greater understanding of employee rights. Usually, the conversation is about men harassing women —but it happens to men too. With the #MeToo movement gaining momentum, women have felt more empowered to share their stories of sexual harassment and assault at the hands of some…

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  • How to Prove a Hostile Work Environment in Florida

    How to Prove a Hostile Work Environment in Florida

    Unlawful workplace harassment occurs across industries, creating intolerable working conditions and affecting the lives of people every day. Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect employees from such actions. If you, or someone you know, are dealing with an unlawful hostile work environment, there are steps you can take to protect your rights and…

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  • 5 Ways to Deal with a Hostile Work Environment

    5 Ways to Deal with a Hostile Work Environment

    A hostile work environment is not only challenging to deal with, but it can also be a complicated issue to navigate. If you have been the subject of intimidating and offensive conduct from a supervisor or coworker based on your protected status (such as your race, gender, or age, or because you engaged in activity…

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  • Uber Harassment Case: What We Can Learn

    Uber Harassment Case: What We Can Learn

    The Uber harassment scandal launched a huge conversation in the tech world after whistleblower Susan Fowler exposed the sexism and harassment she faced at her former employer. Highlighting that discrimination and harassment happen across industries and can occur at any level, there is still much to learn to improve workplace culture — and human resource…

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  • You’re Not the Problem – It’s Your Job: 6 Signs You’re Dealing with a Hostile Work Environment

    You’re Not the Problem – It’s Your Job: 6 Signs You’re Dealing with a Hostile Work Environment

    Most of us spend more time at work than we do at home – making it feel like a second home. That is why it is essential to have a healthy and happy working environment when possible. Sure, there are ups and downs in any job, but dealing with a hostile environment at work can…

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