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National Car Rental Company Sued for Age Discrimination in Florida
On September 11th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an age discrimination lawsuit against Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, a company that operates many well-known rental car brands. The company is accused of intentionally failing to consider qualified older workers. Here, our Florida employment law firm provides an overview of the… Read More »
DOL Cites Employer in Florida for Violation of Federal Workplace Lactation Law; Failed to Provide Private Place
On September 18th, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) cited a resort and spa in Florida for its failure to comply with federal workplace lactation requirements. The company did not provide a private area for the mother of a newborn to express milk for her child. In this article, you will find… Read More »
Contractor in Florida Sued for Racial Discrimination, Racial Harassment
On September 26th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a federal racial discrimination and racial harassment lawsuit against an employer in Florida. Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (APS)—a large contractor with an office in Tampa—is facing allegations from a dozen African American employees of a hostile work environment. Below, you will find an… Read More »
The Five Big Tips to Help You Negotiate Your Severance Package in Florida
Leaving a job can be challenging. Whether you are doing so on your own volition or you are being laid off by your employer, there can be some significant logistical and financial challenges. A severance package can help ease the transition. However, severance pay is not guaranteed by law in Florida. You have the… Read More »
Allegations in EEOC Lawsuit: Florida Employer Fired Worker Because She Got Pregnant
On September 26th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported an employer in Florida is facing a federal employment discrimination lawsuit for allegedly terminating a worker because she got pregnant. The employer is Florida Care ALF of Amelia Island, Inc, an assisted living facility based in Nassau County. Here, our Florida employment lawyer… Read More »
DOL Announces Recovery of Back Overtime Pay for Two Dozen Restaurant Workers in Orlando, FL
On September 26th, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the recovery of more than $120,000 in back wages for two dozen workers who were unfairly denied overtime pay. Sand Lake Pizzeria LLC—a franchisee of Giordano’s Pizza—denied workers any cash wage when they worked overtime hours. DOL… Read More »
Disability Discrimination: What Does It Mean to Be “Qualified” for a Position?
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits disability discrimination in the workplace. Any employer in Florida with 15 or more employees is covered by the ADA. The law requires covered employers to not only refrain from explicit discrimination, but also to make a good faith effort to provide an… Read More »
DOL Cites Dollar General For Serious Workplace Safety Violations in Florida
On July 13th, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that Dollar General—the Tennessee based discount variety retailer—has been cited for serious workplace safety violations. Federal authorities determined that two Tampa area locations repeatedly put workers in harm’s way. Within this article, you will find an overview of the enforcement action and your rights… Read More »
Florida Employer Agrees to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit, Will Pay Job Applicant $50,000
On July 21st, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a press release confirming that an employer in Florida (Houcorp, Inc.) will pay $50,000 to settle a disability discrimination claim. The lawsuit alleged that the company effectively failed to provide a hard-of-hearing job applicant a fair opportunity to seek a position. In this… Read More »
More Than $60,000 in Back Wages Recovered for Hotel Workers in Florida
On July 27th, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the results of an investigation into three North Florida hotels. The DOL has recovered a total of $62,000 in back wages and liquidated damages on behalf of more than three dozen workers. The hotels improperly denied the workers overtime pay. In this article, you… Read More »