Recent Blog Posts
The Reduction In Force: A Go-To Employer Pretextual Fig Leaf For Wrongful Terminations
Having litigated wrongful termination cases for more than two decades, our wrongful termination lawyers in Sumter County, Florida know a reduction in force is one of the most common pretextual reasons used by employers to cover-up a discriminatory discharge. With remarkable Orwellian flourish, employers deploy several euphemisms when firing employees due to a purported… Read More »
Am I Being Sexually Harassed at Work?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can affect employees’ emotional well-being, job performance, and overall quality of life. If you are experiencing inappropriate behavior or feel uncomfortable at work, you might be wondering, “Am I being sexually harassed?” Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment under the law can help you identify… Read More »
A Shield Against The Employer’s Sword—Protection For Workers Who Disclose Their Sexual Orientation
A disturbing common theme in employment discrimination cases, our wrongful termination lawyers in Marion County, Florida have learned, is how employees are targeted for discriminatory harassment or termination after employers discover information about them. For example, employees who disclose their previous unknown disability, pregnancy, or interracial marriage are often targeted for discriminatory abuse and… Read More »
Can Employers Discriminate Against Employees Based On Their Perceived Sexual Orientation?
Even landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions, our employment discrimination lawyers in Citrus County, Florida have learned, often leave more questions unanswered than answered. In its landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, 140 S.Ct. 1731 (2020), the Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) protects employees… Read More »
Can Employers Discriminate Against Workers Because Of Their Association With The LGBTQ+ Community?
Having litigated employment discrimination cases for more than two decades, our employee rights lawyers in Sumter County, Florida know that employees who associate with members of the LGBTQ+ community are often discriminated against in the workplace. As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, 140… Read More »
Can Employers Discriminate Against Employees Based On Their Transgender Identity?
Having represented employees for decades, our labor lawyers in Sumter County, Florida know that recent decisions from the United States Supreme Court rarely curtail the power of employers or expand the rights of employees. The Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, 590 U.S. 644 (2020) is a notable exception to the Court’s… Read More »
A Favorite Employer Retaliatory Tactic: Heightened Scrutiny Of Workers Who Complain About Discrimination
Having represented retaliation victims for more than twenty years, our retaliation lawyers in Citrus County, Florida have learned that a favorite retaliatory tactic of employers is subjecting employees who complain about workplace discrimination to heightened scrutiny. When utilizing this retaliatory tactic, employers will scrutinize the work performance or workplace conduct of employees to find… Read More »
Classic Employer Retaliation: Looking For A Reason To Fire Employees Who Exercise Employee Rights
When wanting to act on a retaliatory motive, our employee rights lawyers in Sumter County, Florida have learned, employers will look for a reason to fire employees who exercise their employee rights. As the court in Hornfischer v. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, 136 So.3d 703 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014) observed, “an employer does not… Read More »
How to Apply for FMLA Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an important benefit for workers in Citrus County. This federal law, first enacted in 1993, allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for a personal or family situation such as a medical issue or childbirth. When it comes to… Read More »
Do Positive Performance Evaluations Matter In Wrongful Termination Cases?
Having litigated wrongful termination cases for more than two decades, our wrongful termination lawyers in Citrus County, Florida have learned that unsatisfactory or poor work performance is the most common reason proffered by employers for terminating employees. For several reasons, employers rely upon unsatisfactory or poor work performance as a go-to reason for termination…. Read More »
