Category Archives: Employee Rights
Could the 2018 Trade War Result in a Florida Farm Worker Shortage?
Florida and California share much of the same agricultural products and industry, which makes California’s recent shortage in farm workers concerning for Florida farmers. Without enough workers to harvest the crops, even the most successful yields will take an economic nosedive. Reasons for U.S. Farm Worker Shortage In California, the upswing of the economy… Read More »
What Does Age Discrimination Look Like in the Workplace?
State and federal laws bar discrimination in employment and housing with regard to several factors, including faith, race, ethnicity, and age. Unfortunately, age discrimination in the workplace can and does occur regularly, despite laws banning it. Why does ageism run so rampant in the workplace, and how can employees recognize the signs? Consider how… Read More »
Pride Month: How Common Is LGBT Work Discrimination In Florida?
The nation has come a long way in recognizing the rights of the LGBT community, both from a legal standpoint and with regard to employee rights. However, from a review of the research surrounding LGBT discrimination in Florida, it’s clear that the state and the nation have a long way to go. According to… Read More »
Employee Rights Violations for Florida’s Rural Farm Workers
Farm workers in the United States provide an invaluable service to the economy. Without farm workers, people would not have the ready access to fresh food that they’ve come to expect each time they go to the grocery store. Unfortunately, farm workers have some of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Dealing with… Read More »
Proving Unpaid or Miscalculated Overtime Wages
Overtime pay is regulated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires that covered employees be paid a minimum wage, plus overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for every hour worked over forty hours in a workweek. It is common for employers to miscalculate employees’… Read More »
Understanding FMLA & Your Rights
Working with a Tampa work discrimination attorney may be able to provide assistance if you believe you are the victim of workplace discrimination. In some cases, workers must miss work beyond the amount of approved sick leave or vacation time. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you are protected to take unpaid leave… Read More »