Category Archives: Blog
What to Do if You are Hit by a Drunk Driver
According to a report from the website Responsibility.org, there were 814 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in Florida in 2019. When a drunk driver gets behind the wheel, they risk serious personal injury to themselves and others. The Tampa personal injury lawyers at Florin Gray explain what you should do if you are hit by a… Read More »
Florida Overtime Law — What You Should Know
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of blogs on Florida’s overtime laws and requirements. The series will cover everything from what constitutes overtime, how many hours are legal, how you calculate your time and when it is time to consult with an attorney. Florida Overtime Laws If you put in the… Read More »
USERRA: What is it and What Does it Protect?
The past 2 years have been a ride the likes none of us have ever faced. Battling a worldwide pandemic that has left significant shortages of manpower in the healthcare and other service fields, and a series of Mother Nature-related disasters that added to the strain, no workforce has stepped up like our military…. Read More »
USERRA: Reemployment: Employment Criteria
As a military veteran, the time and commitment you put into your service to our country mean something. That’s why the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) was passed in 1994—to not only honor your commitment but to stand in support of your continuing service. Originally known as the Veterans’ Reemployment Rights… Read More »
Types of Workplace Harassment in Florida
Are you a victim of workplace harassment? Identify the different types of workplace harassment in Florida from the experts at Florin Gray Law. Types of Workplace Harassment in Florida Workplace harassment in Florida continues to be an area of concern for employees. From physical abuse to offensive remarks, harassment rises to the level of… Read More »
Hostile Work Environment in Florida: Criteria Checklist
Identify a hostile work environment in Florida with these criteria. Do you believe you have a case? Contact the experienced labor law attorneys at Florin Gray. How To Identify An Actionable Hostile Work Environment? A job that becomes impossible because of a supervisor’s or co-worker’s actions, behaviors, or communication that is discriminatory is not… Read More »
What Do You Need for an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit?
Does your experience qualify as employment discrimination? Find out by visiting the Florin Gray blog and hearing from our Tampa employment discrimination lawyers at Florin Gray. Employment discrimination can happen at any stage in the hiring, employment, and termination process, but the good news is that you do not have to suffer on your… Read More »
DUI Accident Lawsuit: How Will You Be Compensated?
The numbers related to alcohol-related accidents are a never-ending proposition. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 25% of all traffic-related deaths directly result from alcohol impairment. Additionally, in 2020, during a pandemic that restricted travel, NHTSA reported that fatal crashes were up 9% over 2019. In Florida, 746 fatalities… Read More »
Racial Employment Discrimination: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?
Racial Employment Discrimination in Tampa In a landmark case rendered by the US Justice Department against a company in Florida in 2020, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, Eric S. Dreiband, said that “It is both morally wrong and illegal to single out any employee for harsh and unwarranted discipline because of… Read More »
Hostile Work Environment vs Workplace Bullying
Distinguish between a hostile work environment and workplace bullying in Florida. Read more from the experts at Florin Gray Law. Recognizing the difference between workplace bullying and a hostile work environment helps individuals understand their rights when a toxic work culture is a reality in their life. An estimated 48.6 million Americans are bullied… Read More »