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New Whistleblower Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Juvenile Correctional Facility Workers
A group of individuals formerly employed by Youth Services International has filed a lawsuit against the organization. They allege that the organization retaliated against the former workers for reporting concerns about the welfare of teen residents of the detention center run by Youth Services International. Youth Services International withdrew from a contract to operate… Read More »
Four Florida Educators Sue School Board for Racial Discrimination
A group of African-American teachers has recently filed a lawsuit against a Florida school board, alleging that, despite being qualified, they were all passed over for administrative positions due to their racial backgrounds. The teachers filed the lawsuit against the Lee County School Board for its failure to promote them to administrative positions despite… Read More »
The “Alter Ego” Sexual Harasser: A Company Owner Engages In Sexual Harassment
A recent case brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) in the U.S. District Court, Southern District Court of Florida on behalf of three female employees of McWhite’s Funeral Home, Inc. (“McWhite’s Funeral Home”) illuminates the legal consequences which arise when the person engaging in the sexual harassment is a company owner…. Read More »
Racial Harassment Is A Form Of Prohibited Race Discrimination
Under the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), an individual is protected against discrimination with respect to his or her compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race. Harassment of an employee because of his or her race which… Read More »
Legal Protection For Employees Subjected To National Origin Harassment & Retaliation For Complaining About National Origin Harassment
Under the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), an individual is protected against discrimination with respect to his or her compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of national origin. Because the term “national origin” is not defined in the… Read More »
Does An Employer Violate The Age Discrimination In Employment Act When It Terminates An Employee For Reaching An Age That Is Over 40 Years Of Age?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals who are at least 40 years of age. Under the ADEA, employers are not permitted to make employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s age. The prohibited employment practices under the ADEA include discriminatory discharge, failure to hire, demotion, failure to… Read More »
Are Employees Protected Against Retaliation When They Make An External Complaint To A Third-Party About Discrimination Against A Non-Employee?
Under the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), employees are protected against retaliation for opposing workplace discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, national origin, sex, pregnancy, religion, disability, or age. In most cases, an employees’ opposition to discrimination or harassment in the workplace takes… Read More »
EEOC Lawsuit Uses Federal Law To Protect Employee Claiming Race & National Origin Harassment & Retaliation
On May 24, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) entered into a Consent Decree with American Casting & Equipment, Inc. (“American Casting”) which settled an employment discrimination lawsuit, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. American Casting & Equipment, Inc., brought by the EEOC on behalf of an employee of American Casting, Matthew Clark (“Clark”), in the U.S…. Read More »
What Is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
Courts have characterized quid pro quo harassment as the most severe and oppressive type of sexual harassment in the workplace. Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when submission to or rejection of a supervisor’s sexual behavior, such as sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, is used as the basis for employment decisions regarding… Read More »
EEOC Suing Staffing Agency for Inappropriate Health Questions Asked of Applicants
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently filed a lawsuit against KB Staffing, based in Winter Haven, Florida. The EEOC alleges that KB Staffing discriminated against applicants with a disability by forcing applicants to complete a medical questionnaire prior to making them an offer. The suit claims that KB Required all applicants… Read More »