Category Archives: Employment Law
School Sued for Alleged Racial Discrimination Against Black Student
A student has filed a lawsuit against Babcock Neighborhood School after allegedly being called racial slurs by members of the volleyball team. The student has since filed a 33-page lawsuit against the school for providing her with a hostile environment in which to learn. The student alleges that she went through racial discrimination and… Read More »
Sheriff’s Office Faces Lawsuit Over White Employee’s Discrimination Claims
Yes, a white employee can file a lawsuit against their employer for racial discrimination. The Florida Civil Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause apply to all individuals who are currently employed. While the vast majority of these lawsuits are filed by black employees, there is no rule that states that the employee must… Read More »
Florida Municipality Loses Age Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Police Officer
North Port, FL agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a former assistant police chief. The assistant police chief was terminated in 2017 and North Port agreed to settle the lawsuit. However, because they failed to follow through on a mediated settlement, the court fined the city an additional $50,000.00. The city… Read More »
Republican Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment Against Former Aides
Two former aides for a Republican lawmaker have filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Rep. Fabian Basabe alleging inappropriate sexualized conduct while working under his direction. The plaintiffs contend that Basabe repeatedly talked to them about sex and at one point, showed them a naked picture of a man on his phone. One aide… Read More »
Aruba Airlines Pays $75,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Aruba Airlines recently paid $75,000 to an employee that they terminated after she announced her pregnancy, according to a recent report. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the complaint, Aruba Airlines violated federal law when they terminated the employee just after she announced her pregnancy. The termination… Read More »
Polk County School District Settles “Equal Pay for Equal Work” Complaint
The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act mandates that when men and women do comparable work, they are paid at the same rate. However, one woman, who was an EEOC officer, filed a complaint against the Polk County School District when she realized she was being paid less than a male counterpart with less… Read More »
Applebees Hit with Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
An Applebee’s franchise was recently hit with an employment discrimination lawsuit on the basis of race and sexual orientation. The franchisee agreed to pay $100,000 to the plaintiff amid complaints that two employees continually subjected another employee to racial and homophobic slurs. According to the suit, one of the harassers wore Confederate regalia to… Read More »
Disabled Employee Sues Disney Over Disability Accommodations
Disney is being accused of costing an employee her dream job because they would not make reasonable accommodations for her disability, according to a recent lawsuit. The woman was working in a large retail complex that sold Disney items. The woman claims that not only was the work environment hostile, but she was… Read More »
How to Handle Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
The Americans the Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or applicants with disabilities. When violations of the ADA occur, victims may be able to take legal action. In Florida, the Tampa employment attorneys at Florin Gray can help victims understand their rights and respond to such atrocities. Read on for more… Read More »
Florida Overtime Law — What You Should Know
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of blogs on Florida’s overtime laws and requirements. The series will cover everything from what constitutes overtime, how many hours are legal, how you calculate your time and when it is time to consult with an attorney. Florida Overtime Laws If you put in the… Read More »