Your Rights During the Hiring Process: What Florida Employees Should Know
Many workers do not realize that they have legal rights even before they are hired. Both federal and Florida law protect job applicants against certain unfair or discriminatory hiring practices. Here is what Florida workers need to know to protect themselves during the job search process.
Job Applicants...Religious Accommodations at Work: What Employees Need to Know
If your religious beliefs or practices affect your work schedule, dress or grooming requirements, or other workplace policies, you may have the right to ask your employer for a reasonable accommodation to allow the religious belief, observance or practice as an exception to the rule.
Once you raise the...
Pregnancy and Caregiver Discrimination: Know Your Rights
If you are pregnant, recovering from childbirth, breastfeeding, or caring for a new child, you should not have to choose between your job and your health or family. Yet, many employees still face discrimination, denial of basic accommodations, or job loss when they need support the most.
Two recent...
Workplace Surveillance in Florida: What Are Your Privacy Rights?
Modern surveillance technology has made it easier than ever for employers to monitor their workers, both in the office and at home. From tracking keystrokes and logging mouse activity to watching through webcams or collecting GPS data from work-issued devices, surveillance is now a regular feature of many jobs. As workplace surveillance...
Understanding Modern Labor Trafficking
Labor trafficking is a serious and often overlooked form of human trafficking that occurs when individuals are compelled to work...
The Hidden Cost of Being Called an “Independent Contractor”
For employers, hiring a workforce of independent contractors rather than employees is a profitable shortcut. For workers, it often means losing out on critical rights, protections and benefits.
What Do Employees Get That Independent Contractors Do Not?Employees are entitled to important rights under state...
Florida’s New CHOICE Act Could Block You from Working for Four Years
On July 1, 2025, a major new law took effect in Florida called the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth or “CHOICE” Act. While the name sounds positive, this law is devastating for workers by giving businesses an overwhelming amount of control over their future job opportunities. If you are...
Can My Employer Refuse to Let Me Go to Court? Know Your Rights in Florida
If you have ever been called for jury duty, received a subpoena, or had to appear in court for a personal matter, you may have wondered: “Does my boss have to let me go?” Under federal and Florida employment law, the answer depends on why you are going to court.
EEOC Steps Back from Transgender Discrimination Cases—What Workers Need to Know
A recent change at the EEOC raises serious concerns for LGBTQ+ workers across the country. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—the federal agency that investigates workplace discrimination complaints—reportedly told staff to stop prioritizing new transgender discrimination cases and to code these charges with the lowest categorization in the EEOC's system typically reserved...
Understanding the FTC’s New Rule Banning Non-Competes
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a groundbreaking new rule banning most non-compete clauses in employment contracts. This significant policy change aims to promote fair competition and employee mobility. The rule is not in force yet, and has already been challenged in federal court by employer groups, with...
