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I am an employment discrimination attorney or lawyer in Tallahassee, Florida, representing employees only.
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School, Former Assistant Principal Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit For $150,000
I am an employee rights lawyer, representing employees only across Florida and Georgia, and I deeply value those who courageously come forward and speak out, especially those who speak out to protect others. And so I congratulate today one of… Read More ›
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500 Answers to the Question “What’s Getting People Getting Fired These Days?”
Want to know what employers are using as a basis to fire workers these days? There might not be a better way to peek inside the HR departments of employers everywhere than to find out what fired employees are asking… Read More ›
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5 Things Every Employee Should Know About Taking FMLA Leave
I’m an employee rights lawyer and I represent employees only in Florida and Georgia. I get lots of questions about the the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which is one of the most confusing workplace laws… Read More ›
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Gig-Economy Jobs: Driving for Uber After You’re Fired From the 9-5 Job
An Orlando client was fired from a very stressful job about three weeks ago and immediately began driving for Uber. I asked her if I could question her about it and share her answers here. She agreed. I’m going to… Read More ›
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Want the Ultimate Career Credential? Write a Book. (Here’s How.)
In a recent post I suggested you boost your credentials by taking several of the free online courses now available through elite institutions like Harvard, MIT and Stanford. Sites like Coursera.com offer huge catalogues of such classes. They’re heavy-hitter programs… Read More ›
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County Settles Equal Pay Act Claim By Its Own HR Director for $250,000
PERRY, FLORIDA – County commissioners in Taylor County, Florida approved a $250,000 payment to my client this past Monday to settle her lawsuit alleging, among other things, that she was paid less than males of comparable position, knowledge, skills and experience. My… Read More ›
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Florida Judge: Employer Must Face Jury For Firing Whistleblower Who Reported $600,000 Financial Irregularity
Pensacola, Florida – A federal judge ruled this week that my client, a planning manager for Walton County, Florida, is entitled to a full jury trial because of his firing after blowing the whistle on his employer, Walton County, Florida…. Read More ›
