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What Types of Damages Can You Recover in an Age Discrimination Lawsuit?
If you’re a victim of age discrimination in the workplace, not only do you face emotional repercussions, but you also must deal with financial complications as you address the situation. An age discrimination lawyer can protect your rights, helping you seek...
Settlement vs. Litigation: What’s the Right Approach for an Age Discrimination Case?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees 40 or older based on age. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claims age discrimination remains a prevalent form of workplace...
Why Should You Contact an Employment Lawyer in Broward County, FL?
Is your boss withholding your paycheck to punish you for something you did at work? Or maybe you think that your employer wrongfully terminated you. An employment lawyer in Broward County, FL, can assist with issues like these and more. What Types of Cases Do...
Recognizing and Combating Religious Discrimination at Work
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, American workers file nearly 14,000 religious discrimination complaints every year. They make up almost 20% of all EEOC's workplace complaints annually. They also explain why there is a big need for more...
Supreme Court Clarifies The “Adverse Action” Standard Under Title VII, Lessening the Prior Evidentiary Standard
The Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued its much-anticipated decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, where it unanimously held that an employee challenging a job transfer under...
The Role of an Employment Attorney in Long-Term Disability Cases
Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses have been on the rise throughout the U.S. in recent years. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 2.8 million American workers face them annually. Many return to work a short time later,...
Arbitration Notes: When is a Discharge Defensible In the Public Sector?
Understanding the Role of the Arbitrator In the public sector, the role of an arbitrator in interpreting a contract provision that requires just cause as a condition precedent to discharge is crucial. The primary focus of this interpretation is to evaluate the...
Employment Contracts in Florida: Key Clauses and Implications
Maybe you’re planning on launching a business, or perhaps your company has grown, and you’re considering hiring a few employees. Whatever the case, you’ll need a Florida employment lawyer to help you draft a solid employment contract. Below, a Florida labor attorney...
Florida’s Minimum Wage Laws: Ensuring Fair Compensation for All Workers
You like your job but suspect your employer isn’t paying you what you’re worth. They might even be violating Florida’s minimum wage laws. If so, is there anything you can do? With the help of a good Florida employment lawyer, yes. Below, a Florida workplace...
Procedural Due Process in Arbitration: Protections Safeguarded by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), procedural due process is a cornerstone of employment protection. In the public employment sector, members of a collective bargaining unit cannot be dismissed without just cause, thereby securing their...