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...
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...
OSHA Retaliation: What Florida Workers Need to Know
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. But what happens when a worker speaks up about safety problems, and their employer punishes them for it?
That is retaliation, and it is against the law. Unfortunately, many workers do not realize they only have 30 days to report...
Constructive Discharge: When Quitting Counts as Being Fired
Most people think that quitting and being fired are two different things. However, in some situations, the law treats them the same, like when an employer makes conditions so unbearable that a reasonable person would feel compelled to resign. This is called constructive discharge, and it can transform a resignation into...
When Speaking Up Protects You.
Speaking up at work can be intimidating, especially if you are calling out harassment, discrimination, unsafe conditions, or unpaid wages. Many Florida workers fear losing their jobs if they report a problem because retaliation is real, and happens every day. But when your employer retaliates against you for blowing the whistle on...
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...
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.
