The Americans the Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or applicants with disabilities. When violations of the ADA occur, victims may be able to take legal action. In Florida, the Tampa employment attorneys at Florin Gray Bouzas Owens can help victims understand their rights and respond to such atrocities. Read on for more inform...
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of blogs on Florida’s overtime laws and requirements. The series will cover everything from what constitutes overtime, how many hours are legal, how you calculate your time and when it is time to consult with an attorney.
Florida Overtime Laws
If you put in the time, you should get paid.
While that sounds like a perfect...
Racial Employment Discrimination in Tampa
In a landmark case rendered by the US Justice Department against a company in Florida in 2020, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, Eric S. Dreiband, said that “It is both morally wrong and illegal to single out any employee for harsh and unwarranted discipline because of the employee’s race. In this free ...
Distinguish between a hostile work environment and workplace bullying in Florida. Read more from the experts at FGBO Law.
Recognizing the difference between workplace bullying and a hostile work environment helps individuals understand their rights when a toxic work culture is a reality in their life. An estimated 48.6 million Americans are bullied at work, with 30 perc...