Pregnancy is a difficult process, and giving birth can cause physical trauma. Women often need quite some time to heal after pregnancy, labor and delivery. They also need time to bond with their newborn babies. Some employers are generous and offer their workers paid...
Workers with disabling medical conditions have a few key protections under the law. Those protections include rules prohibiting discrimination. Businesses should not consider an employee's medical status when deciding whether to hire them, fire them or promote them....
By: Abhishek Ramaswami on behalf of Cadogan Law | November 25, 2024 | Employment Law On November 20, 2024, Florida’s First District Court of Appeals issued a decision in Clint Shannon Gessner v. Southern Company and Gulf Power Company that heightened the standard...
In Part 1 of this series, we examine the various laws that govern the rights of pregnant and nursing mothers. Under several Federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) as amended, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), Pregnancy...
Requesting accommodations for a disability at work can feel uncomfortable, but it can be easier when you know your rights, what common accommodations look like and what to do if an employer denies your request. Being informed and proactive helps ensure your workplace...
In today's digital age, technology plays a pivotal role in the workplace. While employers may like that it enhances efficiency and productivity, it raises critical questions about privacy, data protection and legal compliance. It also gathers a massive amount of...
Workplace discrimination and harassment are serious issues that can harm companies and affect employee well-being. Addressing these issues involves a combination of proactive measures to prevent them and effective strategies to deal with incidents when they occur....
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...
��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,...
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...