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Options for Seeking Compensation After Being Unlawfully Fired
Being fired from your job is an incredibly stressful situation; it leaves you without an income or the stability you have come to expect from your job. If you believe you have been unlawfully fired in Florida, seeking experienced legal help is one way to explore your...
What Are Your Legal Options for Disability Discrimination?
Disability discrimination in the workplace is unlawful under the Florida Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you can perform the essential functions in your job description with reasonable accommodations, your employer can’t discriminate...
What Are the Signs of Employment Discrimination?
Employment discrimination isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s unlawful, and you can hold your employer accountable. But sometimes, determining whether a harsh act is discrimination can be challenging. Employers make hiring decisions at their discretion, so how can you be...
When Can You Sue in Florida for Wrongful Termination?
Florida is an at-will employment state, meaning that employers have the general right to terminate a worker’s contract for no specific reason. However, there are some exceptions, like discrimination and objecting to unlawful workplace practices, that fall under...
If I am a Victim of Retaliation for Whistleblowing, What Can I Do?
Reporting your employer for fraud, unsafe working conditions, discriminatory practices, or other wrongdoing is never easy. You may fear that becoming a whistleblower may put your job at risk or ruin your professional relationships. You should know that you’re...
What Sets Florida’s Employment Laws Apart for Employees?
While more than 180 federal labor laws protect the rights of employees, each state has its own set of rules that may be different from federal laws. Florida, for example, has several laws that provide greater protection than federal government laws, particularly in...
When Should I Get Help from an Overtime Lawyer in Florida
Many hardworking employees in Florida may be entitled to overtime pay when they exceed the 40-hour workweek threshold. However, some employers choose to play the system, manipulating records, making improper deductions, and resorting to other dubious tactics to skirt...
How Do I Choose the Right Florida Labor Law Attorney?
Whether you are fighting discrimination on the job or wrongful termination from your employment, choosing the right labor attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case. You need a trusted legal partner who will protect your rights and support you...
Understanding National Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Laws
Understanding national minimum wage and overtime pay laws is not just important – it's empowering for employees. This blog is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of these essential laws, shedding light on your rights and the legal safeguards in place to protect...
What Common Mistakes Can Ruin Discrimination Lawsuits?
Workplace discrimination is illegal under federal law, and you can sue employers who engage in it. If you win, your employer may owe you lost benefits, back pay, front pay (lost future earnings), emotional distress damages, and attorney fees. Florida employment...