While many of us take things like reasonable access to a workplace restroom for granted, the reality is that this might prove to be something of a difficult issue for a transgender co-worker who might find their access to workplace restrooms either limited or...
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Year: 2015
Legal battle brewing over whether Uber drivers are employees
It used to be that after a late flight, night on the town or any sort of car trouble that a person's first call was to a local taxi service to arrange a ride, something that could result in a considerable wait. Things have changed, however, thanks to the proliferation...
What Florida teens should know about getting a job — III
In today's post, our blog will conclude our ongoing discussion of what our state's child labor laws have to say in relation to those 16- and 17-year-olds who have found jobs or are actively searching for them.Specifically, we'll explore some of the available...
What Florida teens should know about getting a job — II
In addition to preparing for final exams and wrapping up the baseball, softball and track season, many Florida teens are also out looking for a job to help make ends meet and, of course, save for college at this time of the year.However, competition is fierce and, as...
What Florida teens should know about getting a job
At this time of the year, many teenagers here in Florida are anxious to line up work for the upcoming summer that will not only help them cover their everyday expenses but also save for college.Those 16- and 17-year-olds lucky enough to find work at a restaurant,...
Why was a Florida sheriff’s office hit with a discrimination suit?
One of the more unfortunate misperceptions concerning workplace discrimination is that it's largely confined to the private sector, such that this type of conduct seldom -- if ever -- occurs within the rolls of the state or federal government.Whether this...
Protections against workplace discrimination run deep
While most employers understand and appreciate the necessity of treating their employees with respect and dignity, the unfortunate truth is that there are some that simply fail -- or even refuse -- to abide by this otherwise vital tenet.Indeed, as we've often...
First of two EEOC transgender lawsuits reaches settlement
Back in December 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission adopted a Strategic Enforcement Plan that, among other things, identified combating discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals as a top priority.Specifically, the EEOC...
Florida bill would protect pregnant employees from discrimination
Pregnant employees can face many risks in the workplace. There are many different issues pregnant employees should be aware of while working, but one of the biggest risks they can face is discrimination. Pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue and happens...
Update: SCOTUS decides landmark pregnancy discrimination case
Back in December, our blog discussed how the Supreme Court of the United States was hearing oral arguments in a very important case examining whether employers must provide pregnant employees with special accommodations if they will be unable to perform their regular...