Category Archives: Employment Law
Aruba Airlines Pays $75,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Aruba Airlines recently paid $75,000 to an employee that they terminated after she announced her pregnancy, according to a recent report. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the complaint, Aruba Airlines violated federal law when they terminated the employee just after she announced her pregnancy. The termination… Read More »
Polk County School District Settles “Equal Pay for Equal Work” Complaint
The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act mandates that when men and women do comparable work, they are paid at the same rate. However, one woman, who was an EEOC officer, filed a complaint against the Polk County School District when she realized she was being paid less than a male counterpart with less… Read More »
Applebees Hit with Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
An Applebee’s franchise was recently hit with an employment discrimination lawsuit on the basis of race and sexual orientation. The franchisee agreed to pay $100,000 to the plaintiff amid complaints that two employees continually subjected another employee to racial and homophobic slurs. According to the suit, one of the harassers wore Confederate regalia to… Read More »
Disabled Employee Sues Disney Over Disability Accommodations
Disney is being accused of costing an employee her dream job because they would not make reasonable accommodations for her disability, according to a recent lawsuit. The woman was working in a large retail complex that sold Disney items. The woman claims that not only was the work environment hostile, but she was… Read More »
How to Handle Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
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 can help victims understand their rights and respond to such atrocities. Read on for more… Read More »
Florida Overtime Law — What You Should Know
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… Read More »
How to Choose an Employment Discrimination Lawyer
Make sure you choose the best employment discrimination lawyer for your case. Learn more from the experienced lawyers at Florin Gray Law. When you’ve experienced employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, it’s critical that you find trusted legal counsel to handle your concerns in a timely manner. How to choose an employment discrimination lawyer is… Read More »
8 Key Florida Employment Discrimination Laws
Last year in Florida, there were nearly 6,000 employment discrimination charges filed with the EEOC. Over half (57%) were for retaliation, a third (33%) were based on disability discrimination, and 31% were for race and gender discrimination claims. (FYI: the percentages add up to over 100% because some individuals filed charges that alleged multiple… Read More »
Workplace Harassment through Social Media
Have you experienced workplace harassment on social media? Learn more and what you can do about it from the experts at Florin Gray Law. With our reliance on social media to stay connected and the boundaries between work and life-changing due to its integration into our everyday activities, workplace harassment must not go unreported… Read More »
Employment Discrimination: How Will You Be Compensated?
Have you sued for employment discrimination? Learn how you should expect to be compensated from experienced attorneys at Florin Gray Law. Whether you are in the job application phase or an official employee when an employer is found to be violating discrimination laws you are due compensation. Employment discrimination lawsuits allow plaintiffs to be… Read More »