Recent Blog Posts
How to Handle Harassment at Work
You clock in for another day at work. You say hello to your fellow coworkers, only to have one of them make an inappropriate comment about how tight your skirt looks. You sit at your desk, dreading the morning meeting in case you have to sit next to said coworker. Over time, your struggle… Read More »
It’s Been a Good Year: Detailing Our 2017 Successes in the Court of Appeals
2017 was a landmark year for the legal team at Florin Gray. Although we always strive for our clients in their fight against unlawful employment practices, we’ve had an exceptional amount of success this year in the court of appeals – specifically the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Case Reversals Our list of accomplishments… Read More »
A Snapshot of Success: Michael Axel v. Fields Motorcars of Florida
Although we don’t normally highlight our successes here, the results of this case were so substantial that we had to share the good news. The Case Michael Axel v. Fields Motorcars of Florida was a heated employment discrimination case concerning a possible wrongful termination situation. In a nutshell, Michael Axel, the Plaintiff, accused the… Read More »
Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance – Apply Before October 16, 2017
Hurricane Irma has been a devastating experience for many citizens of Florida this month. It is estimated that the hurricane caused damages of $120 billion, and over 26 million people were affected by the storm. The storm itself was close to 400 miles wide, and it was the first hurricane in history to remain… Read More »
Florida Unemployment Rates – How Do They Stack Up with the Rest of the Country?
One positive sign of a healthy economy is the decrease in unemployment rates – and Florida is definitely heading in the right direction. Hit hard by recession and job losses, the Sunshine State has bounced back in a big way, maintaining a steady decline in unemployment rates throughout 2017, all across the state. Unemployment… Read More »
How to Create a Better Work Environment for Your Employees
No matter where you work, the overall attitude and atmosphere of a workplace can be essential to employees maximizing their potential. An office may have the most educated, experienced, and capable employees, but if their surroundings are uncomfortable, negative, or otherwise unaccommodating, their productivity and potential may suffer. Creating a better work environment for… Read More »
Can I Be Fired While on FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be extremely helpful for employees who have personal health issues or are taking care of family members or loved ones with serious health conditions. It not only allows employees to take extended leave for medical reasons, but also gives them job protection at their current employer…. Read More »
What Are the Employment Laws for Minors Looking to Work Summer Jobs in Florida?
School’s out and lots of ambitious kids are looking for a productive way to spend the summer; and parents of kids of the ambitious and not so ambitious persuasions may be nudging their offspring in the direction of gainful employment for those long summer months. Work builds character they say; and it also tends… Read More »
Americans Work More than Citizens of Other Industrialized Nations
When the Dalai Lama was asked in an interview about what surprised him the most about humanity, this was his reply: “Man surprised me most about humanity. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future… Read More »
What is a Hostile Work Environment and What Can You Do if You’re Working in One?
Do you hate your job, dread going to work, wish you could be just about anywhere else? Have you even wondered if you could make a legal case against your employer for a hostile work environment? Well, that depends. Most people at one time or another are unhappy at work, because of a bad… Read More »