Employment Litigation

Discrimination reports in the workplace can be reported at any stage of employment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prohibits workplace discrimination. Thus, employee need to be protected from unfair treatment. Here is what to do when an...

It is standard practice in most industries for an employee who is quitting to give two weeks’ notice before they leave. As a business owner, this gives you time to find a replacement. You may also decide to simply shift your workforce around to absorb the loss of that...

When many people talk about age discrimination, they are really referring to discrimination against older workers. For example, maybe someone who is in their 50s keeps trying to get an office job but is never really considered because only recent college graduates are...

As a business owner, you decide that you would like your waitstaff to use a tip pool. Maybe you’ve had some complaints from customers that the service simply isn’t fast enough. If you allow all of your waitstaff to use a tip pool, then they don’t have to be bound to...

As an employer, you have a duty to ensure your employees are free of danger – after all, employees have the right to a safe workplace. When a fire rises at your business, metaphorically speaking, you should be there to put it out. In other words, an issue your...

When you hire new employees, you may request that they sign a non-compete agreement. The purpose of these documents is to help protect your company.  The purpose of a non-compete agreement is to get the employee to agree that they will not leave your business and go...

Sexual harassment is traumatic, and the effects may be worse when committed in the work environment. In addition to resulting in physical and emotional issues, it may affect your career for a long time, leading to financial problems. It is unlawful to make unwanted...

National origin is among the protected classes under both Florida state law and federal law when it comes to employment. That means Florida employers are prohibited from discriminating against an applicant or employee based on where they were born or the nationality...

It is illegal for a potential or current employer to discriminate against you because of your age. Unfortunately, ageism is still widespread despite the laws prohibiting this and other forms of discrimination. For various reasons, older employees often play second...