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Employee Rights In Florida: What To Know About References

By Scott Law Team |

Applying for a new job is stressful. You will want to put together the strongest possible application that you can. References from a former employer can make a big difference. According to data cited by LeaderStat, approximately 70 percent of employers check on the references of job applicants. This raises an important question: How… Read More »

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DOL Recovers Back Wages For Sandwich Shop Workers In Florida, Systematic Overtime Pay Violations (Subway Franchisee)

By Scott Law Team |

On January 10th, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) confirmed the recovery of  $14,813 in back wages and a near-equal amount in liquidated damages on behalf of seven sandwich shop workers who were unlawfully denied overtime pay in North Florida. The workers’ rights were violated under the FLSA. Below, you will find a discussion… Read More »

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Wrongful Termination In Florida: Public Policy Violations

By Scott Law Team |

In the context of employment law, the term public policy can be understood as the overriding principles—sometimes unwritten—upon which laws are based. In some cases, a public policy violation could be the basis of an employee’s wrongful termination claim. Here, you will find an overview of wrongful termination based on public policy in Florida…. Read More »

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EEOC Issues Updated ADA Guidance For Employees With Hearing Impairments

By Scott Law Team |

On January 24th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officially released a new updated resource document for employers and employees called Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The resource document provides technical guidance on how the ADA applies to workers who are deaf or otherwise have a hearing… Read More »

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Two Florida Construction Companies Sued For Race Discrimination

By Scott Law Team |

On September 30th, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that race discrimination in employment lawsuits have been filed against two construction companies in Florida. One of the employers is based in the Tampa area and the other employer is based in the Orlando area. Within this article, you will find a more… Read More »

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Employment Law: What Is A Federal EEO Complaint?

By Scott Law Team |

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the federal agency that administers and enforces civil rights laws related to discriminatory practices in the workplace. An employee who is covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act may file a… Read More »

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Florida Workers File Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit Against Health Care Provider

By Scott Law Team |

On October 13th, 2022, two workers in Florida filed an unpaid overtime lawsuit against a health care provider. The wage and hour case (Martin et al v. HCA-IT&S Field Operations, Inc.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. It is a proposed collective action lawsuit. Two employees… Read More »

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Kroger Will Pay $180,000 To Resolve Religious Discrimination Claim

By Scott Law Team |

October 27th, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that  Kroger Limited Partnership I—an Ohio-based company that owns the national grocery chain by the same name—will pay $180,000 to resolve a federal religious discrimination lawsuit. In this article, you will find a more detailed overview of the religious discrimination settlement and workplace… Read More »

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Bill Introduced In House Of Representatives Would Ban Many Non-Compete Agreements

By Scott Law Team |

Recently, Representative Mike Garcia (R-California) introduced a bill called the Restoring Workers’ Rights Act of 2022 (RWRA). The bill has some support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Washington. The RWRA proposes a federal ban on employee non-compete agreements for all workers deemed “non-exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In this… Read More »

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Employee Rights: Debunking Four Of The Most Common Myths About Employment Law In Florida

By Scott Law Team |

Hard working employees in Florida rely on their paycheck. Your workplace rights matter. There are many myths and misconceptions about employee rights in Florida. In this article, you will find four of the most common myths about employment law in Florida debunked. Myth #1: Florida is an At-Will Employment State, So an Employer Cannot… Read More »

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