What “Misconduct” Really Means for Unemployment Benefits in Florida
Were you fired and denied unemployment benefits in Florida? Many workers are surprised to learn that most terminations do not automatically disqualify you from receiving unemployment benefits under Florida law. If you lost your job, you should apply!
Employers often tell former employees that they were fired for “misconduct,”...
Quiet Firing in Florida: Signs, Examples, and Employee Rights
Quiet firing is a growing trend in Florida workplaces. It can happen in any industry, including retail, restaurants, healthcare, and office settings. Some people also call quiet firing “constructive discharge.”
Employees should know the signs of quiet firing, why employers use it, when it becomes illegal, and how to...
AI Cannot Replace Real Legal Advice! What Employees Need to Know
Every day, people use artificial intelligence to get quick answers to their questions. Even if you do not use ChatGPT or another AI tool, typing a question into your phone or computer often produces an AI-generated summary. The answer may appear fast, free, and complete. But is it correct? And what happens...
EEOC Sues Florida Dental Company for Firing Employee After Learning She Was Pregnant
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a lawsuit against iPro Dental Laboratories, a Florida-based dental company, alleging that the company fired a newly hired office assistant just days after learning she was pregnant. The case highlights one of the most common and troubling forms of workplace discrimination: punishing workers...
Florida Employer to Pay $1.8 Million in Age Discrimination Settlement. What Job-Seekers Over 40 Should Know
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced that Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, which operates the National, Enterprise and Alamo car-rental brands in Florida, agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle allegations it intentionally excluded applicants aged 40 and older from its management-trainee program.
This case is...
California Bans “Stay-or-Pay” Employment Contracts, but Florida Workers Still Need to Watch Out
California passed a groundbreaking new law banning so-called “stay-or-pay” contracts, which require employees to repay their employer for training costs or other expenses if they leave their job. The California law, effective January 1, 2026, will make it illegal for employers in California to impose exit fees or training repayment agreements that...
Amazon Sued for Discrimination Against Pregnant and Disabled Workers
Employers are legally required to accommodate workers’ medical and pregnancy-related needs without punishment or retaliation. The New Jersey Attorney General recently sued Amazon.com, Inc., alleging that the company discriminated against pregnant and disabled warehouse workers by refusing reasonable accommodations and, in some cases, firing workers for requesting them.
Workers...
The NLRB: What It Can and Cannot Do for Florida Workers
When faced with unfair treatment at work, many workers turn to government agencies for help. One agency many employees turn to is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB plays an important role in protecting workers’ rights, but its authority is very narrow. It is not a “catch-all” workplace agency, and...
Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Florida Workplaces: Legal Considerations
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) and automation are no longer futuristic concepts. They are widely used today, and have changed the way many businesses operate in Florida and across the United States. From AI-driven hiring platforms to workplace automation, these tools may promise efficiency and cost savings, but they also raise significant legal concerns...
Service Animals in the Workplace: What Florida Workers Need to Know
Service animals can play an important role in helping employees with disabilities remain employed and perform their jobs effectively.
In many cases, the use of a service animal is a valid workplace accommodation when the animal is trained to perform tasks related to the worker’s disability. Here are a...
