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Is Religious Discrimination Unlawful When It Involves a Majority Religion?
Religious discrimination is unlawful under both state and federal law in Florida. What that means is that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) prohibits discrimination against job applicants or employees on the basis of religion, and under federal law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits religious discrimination in the same… Read More »
What Types of Employment Discrimination Are Illegal in Florida?
The word “discrimination,” according to Merriam-Webster, is defined as “the act, practice, or an instance of unfairly treating a person or group differently from other people or groups on a class or categorical basis . . . prejudiced or prejudicial outlook or practice.” Based on this definition, a person can face discrimination, or can… Read More »
Is There a Difference Between Race and Color Discrimination?
You may know that many different types of employment discrimination in Florida are unlawful under state and federal law. Two types of unlawful discrimination, which are prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), are discrimination on the basis of race and discrimination on… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Race, Ethnicity, and National Origin Discrimination?
Race, ethnicity, and national origin discrimination are often discussed together, and they can overlap with one another in various employment circumstances. At the same time, it is important to know that it is possible to experience race discrimination without or without ethnicity or national origin discrimination, and vice versa — national origin discrimination with… Read More »
Can I Face Retaliation if I Go to HR?
Are you being targeted by your employer in a discriminatory or unlawful matter, or are you currently in a work environment that may rise to the level of being a hostile work environment? You may be considering going to human resources (HR) to make a report in hopes of improving your work situation, but… Read More »
Is a Toxic Work Environment Illegal?
Many workplaces in South Florida have negative elements that can make it difficult for employees to perform their jobs with the same ease that would exist in a more productive and collaborative environment. You might discuss your toxic work environment with co-workers or family members, and you may wonder about your options for making… Read More »
Are All Religions Protected by Religious Discrimination Laws?
Protections against religious discrimination for job applicants and employees exist under state law in Florida through the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), and under federal law through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While religious discrimination protections are often cited in cases where job applicants or employees are discriminated against for… Read More »
What is the Process for Seeking Unpaid Overtime?
Have you worked overtime hours but not received appropriate pay for that time? Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours during a workweek are owed 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for any “overtime” hours. For example, if an employee earns $30 per hour… Read More »
Can I Quit My Job and Still File a Discrimination Claim?
Sometimes bullying or harassment can become so bad at a place of employment that it feels unbearable. Whether you have initiated any kind of action in response to a hostile workplace or another form of harassment, or you have yet to bring the issue forward, you may be thinking about resigning from your job… Read More »
Can an Employee Only Be Exempt from Overtime Pay but Not Minimum Wage Law Requirements?
Are there circumstances in which an employee can be exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) requirement for overtime but not for minimum wage? Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must be paid at least a minimum wage and must be paid overtime hours at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate… Read More »