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Do I Have to Disclose My Medical Condition to My Employer?
Your medical information is personal, and you might not want your employer or coworkers to know about a diagnosis, treatment, or ongoing health concern. But what happens when a medical condition affects your ability to work or requires time off? Do you have to tell your employer what is wrong with you? In many… Read More »
Can You Get Fired for Posting on Social Media
Social media gives employees an easy way to express opinions, discuss their experiences, and communicate with coworkers. But what happens when an employee posts something online that an employer does not like? Can an employer fire an employee for a Facebook post, TikTok video, Instagram comment, or other social media activity? For many Florida… Read More »
How to File a Discrimination Complaint Against an Employer
If you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your race, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, or another legally protected characteristic, you may have the right to file an employment discrimination complaint. For many employees, however, filing a lawsuit is not the first step. In most cases, federal discrimination laws… Read More »
What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment in Florida?
Many employees use the term “hostile work environment” to describe an unpleasant workplace. They may have a difficult supervisor, deal with rude coworkers, or work in a high-pressure setting where morale is low. While these situations can certainly make work stressful, they do not necessarily create a hostile work environment under the law. Under… Read More »
How to Prove Retaliation in the Workplace
Retaliation is one of the most frequently asserted claims in employment law. Federal and Florida laws protect employees who exercise certain legal rights, such as reporting discrimination, requesting medical leave, complaining about unpaid wages, or participating in workplace investigations. Unfortunately, some employers respond to these protected activities by taking adverse actions against employees. When… Read More »
Do I Have to Disclose My Medical Condition to My Employer?
Many employees in Florida are unsure about how much medical information they are legally required to share with their employer. You may worry that disclosing a medical condition could affect your job security, opportunities for advancement, or workplace relationships. At the same time, there are situations where some disclosure may be necessary to obtain… Read More »
What Are Some Examples of Retaliation in the Workplace
Workplace retaliation is one of the most common and often misunderstood employment law violations. Many employees know that discrimination and harassment are illegal, but fewer realize that it is also unlawful for an employer to punish an employee for asserting their legal rights. At James P. Tarquin, P.A. in Ocala, we represent employees across… Read More »
How Many FMLA Days Are Allowed?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the primary source of job-protected unpaid leave for employees in Florida. Many workers have questions about how much time off they are entitled to, when their employer can deny leave, and what remedies are available if FMLA rights are violated. Understanding these rules can help employees… Read More »
What Happens if There Is a Breach of Contract
When an employer or employee fails to honor the terms of a written or oral agreement, the consequences can be significant. In the employment context, a breach of contract may involve unpaid compensation, failure to provide promised benefits, violation of a severance agreement, or improper enforcement of a non-compete clause. At James P. Tarquin,… Read More »
How Many Days of Unpaid Leave Is an Employee Entitled to in Florida
Employees in Florida are often surprised to learn that there is no single state law guaranteeing a set number of unpaid leave days for most personal or medical situations. Unlike some states, Florida has not enacted a comprehensive unpaid leave statute. Instead, employee rights to unpaid leave largely depend on federal law, limited Florida-specific… Read More »
