I’m an employee rights lawyer. And I’m being asked daily – because of the daily news reports of shocking sexual harassment by leaders in the entertainment, sports and media fields – to explain the legal meaning of “sexual harassment.” … Read More ›
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7 Questions To Ask Before Hiring An Employee Rights Lawyer
You might be shocked to hear how loose the rules on lawyer ads are. Lawyers can run ads even if they’re never handled the kind of case mentioned in the ad. Lawyers can run ads in cities they’ve never visited… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
9 Ways Your Boss Might Be Cheating You of Pay
I’ve seen 9 common tricks employers use to reduce employee paychecks to save money. They’re all illegal, and employees victimized by them have powerful rights under the law. Not only can employees recover what they’ve lost… Read More ›
It’s Time to Quit the Job You Hate.
In my work representing employees who’ve been cheated or mistreated by their employers, I see many wonderful people who’ve endured job-related abuse, harassment and discrimination for a long time. They suffered because they feared that leaving would leave them worse… Read More ›
Jury Awards $193,000 to 74-Year-Old Waitress in Age Discrimination Case
Yesterday I persuaded a jury of six men and women to award $193,000 to my client, a 74-year old former waitress who alleged she and several other older workers were swiftly fired when new owners took over a buffet restaurant. The… Read More ›
Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Illegal, Federal Judge Rules
(June 20, 2016.) A Florida federal judge ruled in favor of our clients today, holding that sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited by the same major federal law that bars discrimination based on race, age, gender, disability and other historically-protected characteristics…. Read More ›
Florida Department of Transportation Agrees to Pay $75,000 to Settle Workplace Assault Case
(June 10, 2016) The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) agreed today to pay $75,000 to a woman assaulted at one of its I-10 weigh stations by a male FDOT employee. The lawsuit, which I filed on behalf of… Read More ›
Unemployed, Female and Over 40: Five Ways to Spot (And Fight) Gender-Driven Hiring Discrimination
A recent study offers powerful statistical proof that many employers discriminate against female job applicants who are over 40. Women in this age group, the proof shows, often find it vastly harder to get hired than men above 40…. Read More ›
Jim Garrity, Esq. - Employee Rights Lawyer 