Tampa Victory-Complete Verdict for Employer
The Trial Team obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of Seadream Yacht Club, Inc. on April 27, 2023 in federal court in Tampa. proved to the Jury that Seadream did not discriminate...
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PWFA
��Important Employment Rights Update Effective June 27, 2023: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is in effect! The PWFA requires covered employers to provide "reasonable accommodations" for qualified employees with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth,...
PUMP Act
Another Important Update for Current & Future Nursing Mothers: the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) The PUMP Act extends the rights of nursing mothers to break time and a private space for pumping breast milk for up to one...
Jury Verdict in Jacksonville-Complete Verdict for Employee
is incredibly proud to share that we secured a legal victory in Jacksonville's Duval County Circuit Court, where our brave client was awarded $405K in a case involving sexual harassment under the Florida Civil Rights Act and common law...
Guard against retaliation in the workplace
Various federal and state laws protect employees against retaliation. Retaliation claims are oftentimes easier to prove than other claims such as discrimination. In order to demonstrate retaliation, employees can assert that they opposed, reported or testified about...
What is “Quid Pro Quo”?
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 in the tech industry can face sexual harassment
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...
Why quid pro quo harassment is hard to handle
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...
Businesses can avoid loss and benefit from the Great Resignation
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....
Workplace happy hours can be bad for workers and their employers
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...