Florida Restricts Local Government DEI Programs: What Employees and Contractors Should Know
Florida has placed new restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by Florida counties and municipalities. Beginning January 1, 2027, Florida law prohibits local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official action related to DEI programs, and residents can sue local governments for alleged violations.
While the law...
Third Circuit Reinforces the Proper Retaliation Standard Under the ADA and FMLA
The Third Circuit (which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware) recently issued an employee-friendly decision in Steidle v. United States Liability Insurance Co., Inc., holding that the “materially adverse” standard used in Title VII retaliation cases also applies to retaliation claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and...
Gig Economy and Freelance Work in Florida: What Workers Need to Know
More and more Floridians are turning to freelance and contract work, such as driving for rideshare companies, delivering food, creating digital content, or providing professional services. While gig and freelance work offer flexibility for workers and cost savings for businesses, they also raise important legal questions about worker rights and compliance with...
Reverse Discrimination at Work: What Employees Need to Know
Many employees believe workplace discrimination laws only protect minorities, women, or other historically disadvantaged groups. That is not true.
Federal and Florida anti-discrimination laws protect all employees equally, including workers who are White, male, heterosexual, or otherwise part of a “majority” group. While these claims are often referred to...
Can You Sue an Employer for Defamation in Florida?
False accusations at work can destroy careers, damage reputations, and make it difficult to find future employment. In some situations, Florida law allows employees to sue employers or coworkers for workplace defamation.
Examples of Workplace DefamationWorkplace defamation typically arises in two common contexts:
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...
