Whistleblowers and Employee Rights Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Related Safety Measures
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act went into effect as of April 1, 2020. A company’s obligations to employees generally requires expanded Family Medical Leave for company’s employing fewer than 500. Employers may not discharge, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against any employee who takes expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Act.…
Read MoreWhistleblowers Are Important Sources of Information-Florida Law
Private Sector Whistleblowers in Florida, such as licensed professionals, executives, engineers, professors, etc., have protection under the Florida Whistleblower Act. The Florida Whistleblower Act, provides, in pertinent part, that: An employer may not take retaliatory personnel action against an employee because the employee has (1) Disclosed, or threatened to disclose, to any appropriate governmental agency, under…
Read MoreSex Harassment Claims-What to Know!
What to Know About Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Employees are protected from unwanted sexual attention in the workplace under federal law, Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, and many state and local laws. Employees protected under the federal law must work at a facility that employs 15 or more employees, andcovered…
Read MoreEqual Pay Day and the Legacy of Lily Ledbetter
April 10, 2018 is the 22nd Annual Equal Pay Day, which was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996. Equal Pay Day was determined to fall on a Tuesday, to illustrate how far into the next work week a woman has to work to make the same amount as her male counterparts.…
Read MoreEqual Pay Day and the Legacy of Lily Ledbetter
April 10, 2018 is the 22nd Annual Equal Pay Day, which was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996. Equal Pay Day was determined to fall on a Tuesday, to illustrate how far into the next work week a woman has to work to make the same amount as her male counterparts.…
Read MoreThe Mask of Corporate Procedures for Sex Discrimination
Many employees call company hotlines to report problems anonymously. Many companies have hotlines that work well and guarantee anonymity. They can be a useful tool for Human Resources but a question arises of what is done with the information once it’s provided to the people inside. The attorney who represented Gretchen Carlson in her sex harassment…
Read MoreFAQs about Sexual Harassment and How to Protect Yourself
What is sexual harassment? Employees are protected from unwanted sexual attention in the workplace under federal law, Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, and many state and local laws. Employees protected under the federal law must work at a facility that employs 15 or more employees, and covered employers include private and…
Read MoreNon-compete Agreements Have Potential to Hurt and Trap Employees
Non-compete agreements have become more common to lock in employees from working with competitors. Traditionally non-compete agreements were used for senior executives, inventors and highly paid employees, but recently non-compete agreements have become more widespread among American workers. Enforcement of these agreements has led to legal battles that substantially impact employees, depleting savings and forcing…
Read MoreIn the News
Mr. Henrichsen made a recent appearance on News 4 Jax’s This Week In Jacksonville. See the May 14th, 2017 appearance here.
Read MoreVIOLATION OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT-Supreme Court Ruling of Bank of America and Wells Fargo in Violation of the Fair Housing Act
The City of Miami filed suit against Bank of America and Wells Fargo alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings and in other housing-related transactions. The City charged that the Banks intentionally targeted African-American and Latino neighborhoods and residents. They…
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