Employment Law

Do you belong to a union for your industry? If not, and you feel as though you are experiencing  injustice in your workplace by an employer or colleague, or you feel as though you have been a victim of an unfair employee dismissal as a violation of your employee rights, it is imperative that you seek out the council of an employment attorney. Workplace fairness laws can vary from state to...

Employers, especially those in construction, almost always say “the safety of our employees is our number one priority”.  Most of the time, this is true.  Unfortunately, sometimes it is not true and people get hurt as a result.  What Happened Florida International University (FIU) paid several contractors to build a pedestrian bridge over Tamiami Trail (U.S. route 41). The main span of the...

Owning and operating a business is hard enough when things are going well, but when inevitable issues arise, you may need to call in reinforcements.  Most business owners are resourceful, competent, and ambitious which makes them ready and able to handle almost any problems as they come…. almost.  Before discussing what “almost” means here, let’s talk about things a...

While getting fired from your job always feels wrong, it might not be illegal even if there is no apparent reason.  Florida is what is called an “at-will” state.  Generally, “at-will” means an employer can fire you without cause, but there are exceptions that vary by state. One important piece of legislation all states must acknowledge is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  As...