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Tag: Workplace Discrimination
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What Employers Don’t Know about Pregnancy & Sex Discrimination Could Hurt You
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,
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3 Examples of Common Employment Discrimination that Might Surprise You
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
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Do You Get Paid When on FMLA Leave?
In 1993 the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in large part to ensure those who need their jobs most would not lose them when they needed to take care of themselves or their family. This protection was put in place for employment purposes but what does it mean in regards to salary
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When Can You Take FMLA Leave?
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides peace of mind for those who are covered that they can take time away from work to care for themselves, or an immediate family member, for up to 12 weeks and have a job upon their return. But it doesn’t cover every situation. The law is very
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Are You Qualified for FMLA Leave?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, brought about a large change in the workplace as it afforded protected individuals with the right to care for themselves or an immediate relative for up to 12 months without risk of losing their job. While this was a great step for employees, not everyone is qualified
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8 Most Significant Employment Law Cases of 2015 Recap
2015 Employment Law Cases that Reshaped Labor Standards and Employee Rights The most important cases of 2015 changed the way employment law is practiced. Take a closer look at the top debates of this year to get up to date information on employee rights. Over the past year, many employment law cases have reshaped the
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3 Things to Do If You Face a Disability in the Workplace
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act What should you do when facing a disability in the workplace? Because disability discrimination is a potential challenge, it’s important to understand the full extent of your rights under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Both employee and employer can benefit from an overview of the ADA. Before seeking
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Seven things you cannot be fired for at work
What circumstances prohibit your boss from firing you? Losing your job can be a nightmare. What happens when your employer has wrongly retaliated against you or fired you for unlawful reasons? It’s important to get the facts about employee rights and take a closer look at the evidence that led to your dismissal. What
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Best Lawyers in America 2016
Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. congratulates one of the firm’s own attorneys who received recognition for excellence in Employment Law. Matthew Fenton was recently named Tampa Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year” in 2016 by one of the oldest and well-respected peer-reviewed publications The Best Lawyers in America©. Matthew K. Fenton has been a
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Unpaid Wages Due to Be Paid After Ruling Against NY Construction Company
The Nightmare of Wage Theft Strikes Again on Employee Rights Stonehenge Restoration Company, owned by Sulajman Koci and Witold Matejkowski, has been ordered by the State of New York to pay 21 of its workers a total of $76,429 to settle a lawsuit brought against it alleging wage theft. How does this sort of wage
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