Tag Archives: Plantation Employment Discrimination Attorneys
Discrimination Can Occur Against Majority Groups
When most people think of racial discrimination in the workplace, they tend to think of discrimination against minority groups. In addition, when you think of discrimination based on gender, you likely first think about discrimination against women. However, while the two above examples may occur more often, it is important to remember that employment… Read More »
Retaliation For Whistleblowing In Florida
In addition to the law protecting certain employees from unlawful discrimination and harassment, employees deemed to be “whistleblowers” are protected from retaliation by their employer. A whistleblower is someone who discloses information regarding unlawful, dishonest, harmful, or otherwise wrong activity by someone within their employment organization. Protecting whistleblowers is critical to ensure that individuals… Read More »
Discrimination in Hiring Against Individuals With Disabilities
Employment discrimination occurs for many different reasons, including race, gender, religion, and more. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate, harass, or retaliate against individuals due to a disability, and this includes during the hiring process. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the 2014 rate of… Read More »