A federal jury awarded our 63-yr old client $300,000 in a federal age discrimination this past Friday, January 26, 2018, answering without hesitation “Yes” to the verdict question “Did the Defendant fire Mr. Young because of his age?” The jury… Read More ›
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Same-Sex Spouses Will Be Entitled to FMLA Spousal-Care Leave Effective March 27, 2015
Beginning March 27, 2015. FMLA spousal-care rights will extend to any lawfully-married couples regardless of gender. If the marriage was legal in the jurisdiction where it took place, it will entitle the couple to FMLA spousal-care leave even if they… Read More ›
Jury Returns Verdict for Male Employee Unable to Promote into All-Female Management
MARCH 3, 2015. A state-court jury today awarded our client both lost wages and pain and suffering following a verdict finding that the Florida Department of Children & Families discriminated against him on the basis of his gender. Our client,… Read More ›
An Employee Right To Complain You’ve Never Heard Of. ( Don’t Worry. Your Boss Hasn’t, Either.)
Article Summary An agency that oversees workplace rights issued a report August 18, 2011 strengthening your right to use the Internet and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to complain about your workplace The legal term for online discussion… Read More ›