Thanks to the large population, temperate weather conditions and thriving tourism, the restaurant industry here in Florida has always enjoyed considerable success. As such, many men and women of all ages choose to make their living as servers, cooks, hosts and...
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Year: 2014
Lawsuit: State officials discriminated on basis of military service
In a rather fascinating story, both the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Governor Rick Scott have been named in a lawsuit filed by an employee with the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco alleging that he was unlawfully...
CMEA Capital settles racial and sexual harassment case
When an employer is guilty of wrongdoing against an employee it may be necessary for the worker to take legal action to protect his or her rights under employment laws. Many times this will require significant litigation in court in Florida or in any other state....
McCormick & Schmick’s settles workplace discrimination suit
Job seekers in Florida naturally want to be given a fair shot at a job for which they feel they are qualified. Being denied a job on the basis of race can thus be demeaning and is illegal. Two restaurants in another state recently said they would pay more than$1...
Man avoids workplace discrimination by changing his name
A man named "Jose" recently conducted an experiment during his search for work that revealed some interesting -- and perhaps disheartening -- results. The man claims he was applying for every job he was qualified for. He says he was sending out as many as 50 to 100...
Florida employment law protects workers from sexual harassment
These days, most Florida employers -- especially large-scale corporations -- train their employees to prevent instances of sexual harassment. Many companies also have policies written in their corporate handbooks and diligently supervise their employees for any signs...
Employment law contracts shouldn’t be left to chance
Employment contracts, including confidentiality or non-compete agreements and severance agreements, are widely used and for good reason. The primary goal of these documents is to protect the rights of both the employer and employee. Florida business owners and...
Firefighter sues city of Jacksonville in sexual harassment claims
A Florida woman has brought a sexual harassment lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville. The sexual harassment lawsuit complains about sexually explicit materials and pornography at a particular Florida fire station. In the lawsuit, the woman says that she was...
United States scrutinized for racial and workplace discrimination
Human rights experts from the United Nations have criticized the current state of affairs in the United States with regard to racial and workplace discrimination experienced by minorities. In addition to workplace discrimination, the United Nations is also concerned...
Pregnant women still face workplace discrimination
Even in today's more tolerant and politically correct culture, pregnant women still face workplace discrimination in several forms. In fact, pregnant women should know their rights as employees so that they can more easily identify and report any type of workplace...