Do you need to file a complaint against your employer? The Florida DOL oversees Federal labor laws. Have your rights been violated? If so, don’t hesitate to file a complaint. The Florida Department of Labor responsibilities are: • Strengthen free collective bargaining • Protect employee retirement and health care • Track changes in employment •…
With everything that’s going on with the pandemic, job security is the primary focus of every American household. However, even in cases where you have been working efficiently, job termination is always a looming possibility regardless of how long you have been with a company. In some instances, your upcoming job loss may not be…
Like science, law uses a lot of terms in a very specific way that get used colloquially to mean something else entirely. Hostile work environment is one such term. The fact that it gets used conversationally to mean something else from what it means legally can muddy the waters. It can make it hard for…
We all go to work for the sole purpose of making a living and provide for our families. Your employer needs to ensure the workplace follows some of the labor guidelines to ensure your safety, both mentally and physically. Having a clean and safe environment helps increase your productivity in the company. The employees’ grievances…
Yes, you can sue a fellow employee or even your employer for threatening you in the state of Florida. In Florida, assault is defined as any intentional act or threat of violence towards another person. Note that when someone tries to harm another, whether by actions or by words, irrespective of whether they can carry…
In the United States, it is nearly impossible to report a company to the labor board anonymously. When you submit a report, you will be expected to provide your name to the labor board. Also note that your name will have to appear on the report, and it will be expected to be signed by…
Before now, sexual harassment has been on the rise, not just in the United States, but across the world. But in recent times, it has reduced drastically thanks to laws that are put in place to punish, and in some cases shame sexual offenders. If you are new in Florida, understanding and adhering to these…
In Florida, verbal threats are taken seriously and anyone accused of verbally threatening anyone can be prosecuted under several statutes depending on the nature and context of the threat. Florida laws regarding verbal threats are designed to protect individuals from threats of violence and to maintain public safety. Verbal threats that cause fear, harassment, or…
