Most people think religious discrimination is about jokes and off-color remarks but the effects of religious discrimination are much more pronounced than simply dealing with people who don’t understand your religious beliefs. It can cost you your job and can mean resentment amongst your peers if management forces allowances and creates a hostile work environment.…
What You Need to Know About Age Discrimination in the Workplace If you think age discrimination is only an issue for people over 65 who work in manual labor, you’re wrong. This form of employment discrimination covers anyone over 40 and it affects white collar and blue collar positions of all levels. Examples are everywhere…
People have a tendency to trust their employer and the HR department. After all, they’ve been in business a while, right? But this is not always in your best interest. Employers can misunderstand or misinterpret the law unknowingly. They’re not employment lawyers and may not stay up-to-date with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) rulings,…
Florida is an employment-at-will state. That means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all as the reason is not unlawful However, this doesn’t mean you don’t have rights. There are certain classes that are protected and if you are fired, or not hired/promoted, because of being a member of those…
There isn’t an easy button to push when you’d like to go out on leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Don’t misunderstand, it’s not a difficult process but the covered employers do have some leeway as to how they implement it as long as they do so equitably. If you want to…
What are some things I can do to survive job loss? Did you lose your job? Are you wondering how you’re going to pay for your bills, rent, and even groceries? We can help. Losing your job can be a traumatic experience. And while dealing with the shock, you probably want to know what are…
Leave from work may be taken and protected by the Family & Medical Leave Act by eligible employees who work for covered companies their own “serious health condition” or that of an immediate family member, in addition to other reasons such as adoption or care for a newborn. When the employee is the one with…
FMLA violations are probably more common than you think. Employees want to believe when they are talking to the human resources department that the employer is adhering to the law but many times the Human Resources Department representative simply don’t know the details of the Family & Medical Leave Act and whether it applies to…
The Family & Medical Leave Act was designed to protect the jobs of eligible employees during difficult emotional times caused by their own serious health condition or that of a loved one. When you’re dealing with a grave situation, the last thing you need (or want) to worry about is your job security. While the…
If you are a covered employee under a business that meets the requirements for the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and you or your immediate family member has a “serious health condition” you should understand the procedures behind filing for FMLA leave. Of course, FMLA-Qualifying leave may also be available to you for leave…
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