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...
