Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Miami Grocery Store Will Pay Florida $75,000 To Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
On May 16th, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officially announced that Presidente Supermarket No. 31, Inc.—a grocery store based in Miami, Florida—has agreed to pay $75,000 to an employee who was the victim of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The suit came after a worker was fired when a manager found out… Read More »
Five Mistakes To Avoid When Negotiating A Severance Agreement In Florida
For an employee, leaving a job can be challenging—even when it is clear that it is time to move on. A severance package (severance pay) helps to ease the transition. If you are negotiating a severance agreement, it is crucial that you know how to protect yourself and your rights. Too many employees make… Read More »
How Are Damages Determined In An Employment Discrimination Lawsuit In Florida?
Employees in Florida should not be subject to unlawful discrimination in the workplace. There are federal and state regulations in place to protect workers, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992. An employee who was subject to illegal discrimination on the job has… Read More »
Florida Restaurant Owes Nearly $120,000 For Overtime And Minimum Wage Violations
On February 23rd, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) officially announced that a North Florida restaurant— E & E Quezada Food Services Corp, the owner and operator of Rosy’s Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville—owes more than $120,000 in back wages to at least ten staff members. Federal regulators found violations of the Fair… Read More »
How Do I Know If I Have A Sexual Harassment Claim Against My Employer?
There are federal and state laws in place that protect employees against workplace sexual harassment, including the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FCRA). Workers deserve an environment free from sexual harassment. If you were a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace,… Read More »
Administrative Law Judge Approves $249,000 Wage And Hour Settlement; Denial Of Pay And Guest Worker Violations
On March 10th, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) confirmed that an administrative judge has approved a proposed settlement in a wage and hour and employment law violation case. Jose M. Gracia Harvesting Inc.—an agricultural labor contractor based in Polk County, Florida—has agreed to pay nearly $250,000 to resolve the matter. In this article,… Read More »
Can I Get Telework As A Reasonable Accommodation?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits disability discrimination. The statute imposes a number of different responsibilities under employers with 15 or more employees, including the duty to provide reasonable accommodation. You may be wondering: Can I get telework as a reasonable workplace accommodation? The answer depends… Read More »
Three Key Employment Law Matters Headed To The Supreme Court In 2022
Many important legal issues are headed before the Supreme Court of the United States in the coming year, including in the field of employment law. The nation’s highest court is set to shape the law on multi-state wage and hour issues, mandatory arbitration rules, and the scope of federal agency power to regulate the… Read More »
Can I File A Discrimination Lawsuit If I Was Passed Over For A Promotion?
Promotions matter. Not only can a promotion lead to better pay and better benefits, it can help an employee advance their career—both inside of their current company and at any company that they work at in the future. The unfair denial of an opportunity to compete for a promotion can cause real harm to… Read More »
DOL Cities Florida Employer For Labor Violations (Failure To Reimburse Fees)
On March 31st, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) cited an employer in Florida for wage and hour violations. The DOL assessed a $37,000 civil penalty and recovered nearly $10,000 in back wages for the affected workers. The enforcement action pertains to the company’s failure to properly reimburse nonimmigrant guest workers for certain fees…. Read More »