Posts in May, 2012

May 29 Celebrity Employment Lawsuit Alleges Disputes About Overtime Pay

Florida has more than its share of immigrant workers, both legal and illegal. Because of cultural and language barriers, ...

May 25 The Law Protects Against Background-Check-Related Discrimination

When being interviewed for a potential job, it is not always easy to know whether hiring personnel are crossing the line or not ...

May 17 Can a Previous Job Get You Fired From Your Current One?

Many South Florida residents have periods in their employment history that they're not proud of. Even if you are successful now, ...

May 09 Employment Lawsuit Involves Seemingly Misguided Racial Jokes

Fans of the now-defunct TV series "Seinfeld" may remember a much-loved episode where Jerry's dentist converts to Judaism. After ...

May 03 Overweight Women Are Being Targeted in the Workplace

Discrimination and harassment in the workplace are not just illegal. They are also degrading, aggressive and demeaning practices ...