Under both federal law and Florida state law, almost every form of discrimination is illegal when it comes to employment. In some cases,...
Florida lawmakers seek to outlaw pregnancy discrimination
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Month: February 2013
Non-compete agreements can be critical for employers
When a company hires and fires employees they may worry about the safety of their company's trade secrets or client lists. The risk of an...
Workers say they were fired for seeking workers’ compensation
Here in Florida, those who suffer on-the-job injuries, occupational illnesses or other workplace-related health issues have the right to...
Former executive sues bank over employment contract
Many people in Florida are employed under the guidelines of an employment contract. Often used for executive level employees, employment...
EEOC receives almost 100,000 discrimination complaints in 2012
This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released statistics about the employment discrimination complaints that it...