Legal Blog
Federal law provides important employment protections for individuals facing LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace in Florida. Unfortunately, employment discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community is still prevalent. 50 percent of LGBTQ+ respondents reported experiencing some form of workplace discrimination or harassment because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status in the prior year, […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations that allow people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs or seek employment. A disabled worker or job applicant who is denied ADA accommodations or otherwise faces employment discrimination may seek legal recourse. The ADA protects employees and applicants who: […]
For many of us, our job is more than a paycheck. It is part of our identity. It defines the place we occupy in society. On top of the loss of income, the feeling that our job is a part of our life can make suddenly losing a job incredibly distressing. If you don’t understand […]
Can you be forced to work overtime? Is mandatory overtime legal in Florida? Or can you just say no? You might be surprised to learn that Florida does not address overtime hours or pay in its laws. Instead, the state relies on presiding federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay […]
The number of hours you work each week has little bearing on your rights as an employee in Florida. Whether a full-time or part-time employee, you have a right to be paid minimum wage or better for every hour you work. You should receive overtime pay when you work more than 40 hours in a […]
Some people new to the workforce in Florida are surprised to learn their employer doesn’t provide paid time off (PTO). Many workers who have paid time off are surprised to learn that private employers are not required to pay for any accrued vacation time or accrued sick leave. On the other hand, if your employer […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH) requires employers to provide a safe workplace free from hazards that could result in death or serious physical harm to their employees. Employees also have the right to file complaints about safety hazards, ask inspectors to visit the job site, and make reports without fear of retaliation. […]
If you must sign an employment contract to get a job, it is likely to contain an arbitration clause requiring you to resolve any contract disputes with your employer through arbitration instead of traditional litigation. Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution method in which a neutral third party hears and decides legal disputes. Arbitration is […]
The program helps young students develop essential skills in literacy and learning Cruz Law Firm, P.A., a Tallahassee, Florida firm, is pleased to partner with Pineview Elementary School to support students and teachers through the Classroom Connection Program. Classroom Connection is a partnership between the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, World Class Schools, and Leon […]
With the increased popularity of remote work and other forms of telecommuting in Florida, it is important for Floridians who work from home to understand what rights they have as employees under federal, state, and local laws. Regardless of whether an employer intentionally mistreats a remote worker, violating laws that apply to remote workers should […]