Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Signs Of Wrongful Termination By Florida Employers
Many employees view getting fired as unfair and unreasonable, but termination by employers is often legitimate because of a basic employment law concept: In Florida and 48 other US states, employment relationships are considered to be at will. This means that an employer does not need cause to fire a worker. You may have… Read More »
2 Types Of Sexual Harassment Under Florida Employment Laws
It is difficult to comprehend how sexual harassment can still be prevalent in the Florida workplace, but statistics indicate that the problem persists. Approximately 31 percent of all charges of employer misconduct received by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are based upon sex, and harassment is a form of discrimination. Fortunately, the… Read More »
Reasonable Accommodation Under Florida Disability Discrimination Laws
Many types of workplace discrimination are covered Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, but discrimination on account of disability is governed by a separate, very specific statute. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from treating current workers and prospective employees differently because of a disabling medical condition. The Florida Civil Rights… Read More »
4 Ways Employee Misclassification Harms Florida Workers
The body of employment law encompasses numerous aspects of the employer-employee relationship and workplace conditions, from wages, overtime, and safety to discrimination and harassment. Though the subject matter varies, there is one thing that many of the US and Florida statutes have in common: They only apply to employees, specifically excluding independent contractors. When… Read More »
Ways Florida Employers Discriminate Based On Age
Treating workers differently on account of age has been unlawful since 1967 when Congress enacted the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), but statistics indicate that some employers still fail to comply. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receives an average of 15,600 charges every year alleging misconduct by employers because of age…. Read More »
Can I File A Wrongful Termination Suit If I Quit?
Antidiscrimination laws prohibit employers from treating workers differently because they possess certain protected characteristics or are a member of a protected group. Florida’s statute on unlawful employment practices makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on account of race, color, pregnancy, sex, national origin, disability, and many other traits. Though the law covers all… Read More »
Disparate Treatment V. Disparate Impact In Florida Race Discrimination Claims
Race discrimination in the workplace has been unlawful under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for almost 60 years, but complaints about misconduct indicate significant room for improvement. According to data from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), race continues to be a top reason for charges filed by employees. Over the… Read More »
Overview Of Workplace Harassment (Nonsexual) Under Florida Employment Laws
There tends to be some confusion about workplace harassment and discrimination, but rest assured both are unlawful under both US and Florida law. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) clarifies that harassment is a form of discrimination when the misconduct focuses on protected characteristics like race, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or others…. Read More »
FTC Proposed Ban On Non-Compete Agreements Could Boost Wages
Noncompete agreements have been controversial for decades because of how they limit an employee’s rights under employment laws and choke future business opportunities. Still, for years, the laws in Florida and other states have allowed restrictive covenants as a way to protect the interests of employers. Change may be on the way according to… Read More »
FAQs About Clothing And Grooming Under Religious Discrimination Laws
Religion is as fundamental to a person’s existence as race, gender, and ethnicity, so it makes sense that US and Florida laws prohibit religious discrimination in the workplace. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for an employer to treat employees or job applicants differently because of their religious… Read More »
