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The term “quid pro quo” is often used in contexts related to allegations of sexual harassment. But it can relate to other types of harassment or discriminatory action, as well. After all, the phrase simply means that there is a “reciprocal exchange” between two...
Women have made amazing strides into fields that are traditionally male-dominated. This has led to some of these women being sexually harassed at work, but that type of behavior isn’t ever acceptable. Regardless of how few females work for a company or are...
A worker complaint about sexual harassment at your business might involve allegations of a hostile work environment. They might claim that coworkers make tasteless jokes at their expense or make them feel very uncomfortable. Such issues often involve multiple people...
For more than the last year, employers in the United States have found themselves in an unprecedented position. For the first time in recent history, they have faced large-scale employee shortages and a significant uptick in the number of workers leaving their jobs....
Companies want to foster a sense of loyalty in employees and make their business an attractive place to work. Good pay and benefits can go a long way, but so can a positive company culture. Business happy hours have long been considered a valuable addition to company...
Here’s one more “fire” to “put out” in your very busy day--Your very upset client has just called your office and told you that their employer just fired them and they think it was based upon discrimination. What do you need to know in order to best advise your...
Grounded in the protections of the First Amendment, the “Ministerial Exception” protects religious employers against various discrimination claims brought by certain employees. The 2012 case of Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC set forth...
On June 30, 2020, Florida amended the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FCRA) that shortens the time frame for filing a lawsuit where the Florida Commission on Human (FCHR) either: (1) fails to issue a determination on a Charge of Discrimination within 180 days of...
The Supreme Court of the United States handed down a landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, by holding that an employer who discriminates against employees due to being homosexual or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964....
For Immediate Release An Important Verdict for Victims of Employment Discrimination Verdict Search Top Florida Employment Law Verdict– Attorney Gina M. Cadogan of Cadogan Law Firm in Plantation successfully defended a district court’s prior ruling before the 11th...