The United States Supreme Court today reinstated the pregnancy-discrimination lawsuit of former driver Peggy Young, who was fired because she could not perform all the duties of a driver while pregnant. The lawsuit arose because UPS would not allow… Read More ›
A federal jury awarded our client, a black male cab driver for an affiliate of Yellow Cab, $250,000.00 late yesterday, after a jury ruled that the company steered riders away from our client because he is black. Marie A. Mattox… Read More ›
The Rise and Dangers of Big Data & “Reputation Scoring” “Big Data ” – the term referring to the unprecedented volume of personal information being created online every minute – is being vacuumed up at blinding speed by companies… Read More ›
Just a quick reminder for employees who are receiving workers’ compensation insurance benefits for a Florida job-related injury: Be sure to seek care or treatment at least once annually to keep your workers’ compensation claim alive and your right… Read More ›
It’s the time of year again when many employees consider changing jobs. Many hiring officials say your job references – and what they say – are as important as what you say about yourself. Choose references carefully. Once you identify them,… Read More ›
It is illegal for employers to fire (or lay off) employees just because the employees are about to “vest” – to become legally-entitled to the employer’s retirement benefits. An employee usually “vests” by staying employed for a specific period. Some employers try… Read More ›
It’s a new year, and you’re ready for a fresh start in a new position. Now what? If you want to sharply increase your odds of getting the job you want, you need a strong online presence and some… Read More ›
Jim Garrity, Esq. - Employee Rights Lawyer 