Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When Jokes at Work Become a Florida Sexual Harassment Claim
People come from different backgrounds, and they bring their unique experiences to the workplace. As a result, what may be a joke to one person could be highly offensive to another. This is especially true with comments of a sexual nature or which pertain to a person’s sex. Jokes can even rise to the… Read More »
How Wage Theft Happens to Tipped Employees in Florida
Wage theft is against the law in many different contexts, but it can be surprisingly easy to hide when it comes to tipped employees in Florida. Whenever it does occur, you can be sure that officials will take action as they did recently against an employer. The US Department of Labor – Wage and… Read More »
DOL Issues Final Rule on Employee-Independent Contractor Classification
The distinction between employees and independent contractors is an important one, but it can also be one of the cloudier issues when it comes to classifying workers. Companies who seek to cut corners and costs may attempt to label a person as a contractor, denying the various benefits that come with the employer-employee relationship…. Read More »
FAQs About Sex Discrimination Cases in Florida
Federal and Florida anti-discrimination laws prohibit employers from treating employees differently because of protected characteristics, including both sex and gender. As defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sex-based discrimination is treating a worker unfavorably due to factors related to sex, gender, orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy. Despite these prohibitions, the EEOC still… Read More »
What Protections Do I Have Against Age Discrimination in Florida?
When you work in Palm Beach Gardens or for an employer nearby in Florida, you may have protections against age discrimination in the workplace under federal and/or state law. Age discrimination is just one type of employment discrimination, but it takes specific forms. Depending upon your age, and the number of employees in your… Read More »
What Forms Can Sexual Harassment Take?
Sexual harassment can take many different forms in Palm Beach Gardens workplaces, and sometimes it can be difficult for employees to know if they are experiencing offensive conduct or behavior that rises to the level of harassment. Whenever you have any concerns about sexual harassment, whether you are the target or your workplace is… Read More »
4 Accommodations Owed to Disabled Employees in Florida
Florida employers have made great strides in terms of promoting inclusivity in the workplace, but employees with disabilities are still adversely affected by on-the-job conditions. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide a reasonable accommodation that enables a disabled worker to perform job-related tasks. Still, some workers are forced to quit… Read More »
What are the Legal Steps Under Florida Whistleblowers Laws?
If you observe misconduct by your employer that harms the interests of the federal or state government, you might consider bringing the illegal acts to the attention of officials. At the same time, you are right to be concerned about getting fired or being treated unfairly at work as a form of retaliation. Fortunately,… Read More »
Three Pregnancy Discrimination Laws That Protect Expectant Employees
Pregnant employees in Florida might be vulnerable to mistreatment by employers if not for federal and state anti-discrimination laws. These statutes protect you from termination or other adverse consequences, such as being denied a promotion or suffering a reduction in pay. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its state counterpart, the Florida Commission… Read More »
Spotting the Subtle Signs of Religious Discrimination
No matter what type of discrimination is affecting an employee at work, it is rare that an employer will be obvious and outrageous about engaging in mistreatment. The more likely scenario is that the company will be subtle or even secretive, especially with religious discrimination. Statistics from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicate… Read More »