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I am an employment discrimination attorney or lawyer in Tallahassee, Florida, representing employees only.
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Jim Garrity Recovers $692,000 for Race Discrimination Victim
Jim Garrity is on the road to federal court proceedings in Orlando so we’re posting this on his behalf. On Friday he finalized a deal requiring the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) to pay $692,000 in settlement of his client’s… Read More ›
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This is Quite Possibly the Most Violated Law in Hiring & Promotions
For 50 years employers and potential employers have been required – under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) – to give you a separate notice, for you to read and sign, when it plans to obtain a consumer report… Read More ›
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2 Must-Do’s for Keeping Your Job Search Confidential
Don’t want your current employer to know about your job search? That makes sense. Some employers get mad if they think you’re leaving. Many clients tell me their bosses openly react negatively to the news that they’re looking for other… Read More ›
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How Would You Rate Your Boss on Yelp?
I had breakfast at a super busy restaurant near Broadway in New York City this morning and noticed a flood of waiters and waitresses coming out of the back all at once. I asked mine, a wonderful young woman… Read More ›
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5 Things to Know If You’re Being Sexually Harassed At Work
Victims of sexual harassment often become paralyzed by fear. Will I lose my job? Who can I talk to? Am I going to become a target of retaliation? These are important thoughts. Here’s what you need to know: If… Read More ›
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About Those Digital Trails Created By Your Work Devices.
It’s never been easier, because of your use of employer-owned devices, for your bosses to track you. And while courts have ruled that employers can legally monitor how their devices are being used, it doesn’t mean your employer can… Read More ›
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Harassed or Fired After a Job Injury? Here’s What to Do.
Many employees become a target after reporting an on-the-job injury. It doesn’t matter whether it’s carpal tunnel from repetitive tasks, a slip-and-fall, or a construction accident. And it doesn’t matter if it was unavoidable. Employers get angry. Why? Because (1)… Read More ›
