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Tag Archives: Florida Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Will Hiring Discrimination Against Ex-Cons Be Outlawed?

By Robert S. Norell, P.A. |

For many job-seekers, getting to the part of an application that asks whether they have had any prior criminal convictions is extremely stressful. In many situations, an applicant may be aware that, by truthfully checking the “yes” box, they are significantly limiting their chances of getting hired for that position. This is because many… Read More »

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Discrimination Unveiled In The Restaurant Industry

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The restaurant industry is highly important for the U.S. economy and employment. From fast food to fast casual to fine dining, the industry provides jobs for an estimated 11 million individuals in the United States. However, while restaurants try to keep up with all of the new dining and culinary trends, many restaurants are… Read More »

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Florida Business Owner Owes $365,000 for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation

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A recent case in Florida demonstrates that penalties can be severe for employers who violate federal and state discrimination laws and that victims of discrimination and retaliation can receive substantial compensation. The owner of the Florida-based company, Southeast Showclubs, LLC, which ran the Bliss Cabaret and other adult entertainment clubs, allegedly fired an African-American… Read More »

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New Legislative Proposal Targets Discrimination Based On Credit History

By Robert S. Norell, P.A. |

Laws regarding employment discrimination are constantly changing and a new proposal was recently introduced in Congress on September 15, 2015. Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and Representative Steve Cohen from Tennessee introduced legislation called the Equal Employment for All Act. While recent proposals across the country have mostly involved discrimination based LGBT factors, this… Read More »

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Recent Decisions Regarding an Employee’s Right to Religious Accommodations

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As the landscape of employment and discrimination law changes, you should be aware of your rights set out in laws and court decisions. Courts are constantly issuing new rulings that have an important effect on numerous employees and employers throughout the U.S. and the state of Florida. For this reason, if you believe your… Read More »

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Employment Issues Involving Unpaid Interns

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With the challenging job market in recent years, many students or recent graduates seek to gain experience and build their resumes by accepting an unpaid internship. However, because unpaid interns are not considered to be “employees” for the sake of employment law, there are many legal issues that may arise in these situations. Minimum… Read More »

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New Anti-Discrimination Bill Proposed in Florida

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Now that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states in June, many people have touted that the LGBT contingency in the United States now has “equal rights.” While that may be true in terms of marriage, LGBT individuals in many states–Florida included–do not have… Read More »

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