Is Sexual Harassment a Crime in Florida?
In Florida, the line between unlawful behavior and a punishable crime can blur when it comes to sexual harassment. Understand when legal intervention is warranted. Key Takeaways Sexual harassment can constitute a crime in Florida under certain circumstances. Criminal penalties may apply for non-consensual touching, verbal threats, or cyberstalking. Victims have [...]
How to Win a Gender Discrimination Case in Florida
Your sex, your gender, your sexual orientation—none of these characteristics should keep you from finding a job or receiving the respect you deserve at work. While employers are prohibited from engaging in sex-based or gender-based discrimination against their employees, many still violate state and federal anti-discrimination laws. With the help of [...]
What Is Considered Workplace Sexual Harassment in Florida?
Sexual harassment still plagues workplaces across this country to an unsettling degree. In 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received more than 10,000 sex-based harassment complaints. If you believe that you have recently suffered from the effects of sexual harassment at your job, let’s talk about what is considered [...]
What Are the Dangers of Whistleblowing?
Metaphorically and literally, whistleblowing calls a lot of attention to whoever blows the whistle. And if you are a whistleblower against your employer, you are highly likely to receive a lot of negative attention for your actions. In fact, federal and state governments have enacted several whistleblower protection laws because they [...]
Can You Sue for Age Discrimination in Florida?
Searching for a job, pursuing professional advancement, or seeking job security at any age is an intimidating endeavor. But with our society’s prejudices against aging, making your place in the working world can be even more daunting as you get older. Can you sue for age discrimination in Florida if you [...]