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 [...]
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 [...]
Racism in the workplace can take many forms, but for the purpose of this article, racism in the workplace refers to behavior in which an individual is subjected to negative treatment because of their race. Individuals may experience racism at work when they are treated poorly or accused of poor performance due to assumptions about what people of their race can or cannot do.
Nobody wants a legal battle with an employer but sometimes it is the only way to receive justice for an unfair employment situation. A surprising number of employers in Florida fail to understand the local employment laws and don’t live up to their obligations towards employees. These rules exist to maintain a safe and fair environment for everyone and they change frequently as employment law evolves. Disregarding them can lead to legal disputes over common workplace issues that could be avoided. Understanding the most frequent types of legal issues can help employers avoid problems and employees understand what their legal rights are.
Annie was happy at her job as an administrative assistant – she constantly received outstanding performance reviews and was well-liked and respected by her co-workers. That is until a new supervisor said "old folks like Annie" couldn’t possibly learn a new software program. The supervisor turned down her request to be trained, and a younger, less-experienced employee received a choice assignment that required using the program.
If you are being bullied at work, it is important to understand the nature of workplace bullying and what you can do about it. Stories of workplace bullying and harassment may seem distant until it happens to you, a loved one, or a friend. While many of us remember the “schoolyard bully,” the same damaging behavior goes on every day in workplaces across the country.
Miami's former top auditor won a whistleblower lawsuit against the city Monday when a jury ruled he was ousted in retaliation for uncovering the city's shady financial maneuvers and cooperating with a Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry.
After more than four years of litigation and two court victories, it looks like an airplane cleaning service might finally be clear from the federal agency that pushed the case all the way to a federal appeals court. In December, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which has targeted JetStream Ground Services for allegedly denying employment to Muslim women.
Earlier this year, Teva Pharmaceutical disclosed an internal investigation found business practices that were “likely” violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The drug maker began its probe after receiving subpoenas and other requests for information related to foreign bribery from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Department in 2012 (see page 6).
