There is perhaps little that is as difficult for a parent as watching his or her child deal with a terminal illness. A Palm Beach County, Florida, man who recently sustained such a tragedy reportedly found no support from his employer.The man, 36, believes that his...
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Month: August 2012
Did Fox’s unpaid internship program take advantage of workers?
We've previously discussed in this Broward County Employment Law Blog whether unpaid internship programs are legal here in South Florida. Unpaid internships are legal, as long as they comply with the U.S. Department of Labor's rules.However, it appears that these...
Temporary employees may struggle with employment rights in Florida
During recent years in South Florida, many employers have been hesitant to hire new employees because of the uncertain economy. Instead, they use staffing companies and other resources in order to hire temporary or contract-basis employees. While this may provide...
Tables turn: defendant in disability discrimination lawsuit is EEOC
Many South Florida residents may not be aware of exactly what The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission does. The federal government agency is actually responsible for enforcing the laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or employee...