Discrimination | Berman Law Firm, P.A. https://www.bermanlawpa.com FindLaw IM Template Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:08:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1204124/2022/07/cropped-berman-favicon-32x32.jpg Discrimination | Berman Law Firm, P.A. https://www.bermanlawpa.com 32 32 Signs of discrimination in your performance appraisal https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/11/signs-of-discrimination-in-your-performance-appraisal/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:08:04 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250115 Appraisal season is just around the corner. While this is a great time to receive constructive feedback from your employer, in some instances it’s a time of disappointment. And the stakes are high, too. Your income may be dependent upon the strength and value of your work, and you may even face demotion or termination if your employer finds that…

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]]> How the glass ceiling holds you back https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/08/how-the-glass-ceiling-holds-you-back/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:17:33 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250097 If you look at the corporate ladder in your workplace, you may find that things don’t necessarily seem fair. For some employees, it is very easy to climb that ladder. They always get raises and promotions, and they may climb from an entry-level job to an executive position.  Other workers, however, have far more trouble climbing. They keep getting passed…

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]]> Age discrimination starts with your resume https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/06/age-discrimination-starts-with-your-resume/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:44:14 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250088 The job markets might be tight for everyone, but they are tightest of all for older workers re-entering the job market after long stints at their former companies. While there is nothing you can do to change your biological age, there are plenty of things you can do to make yourself shine as an on-the-ball older job candidate. Age-related bias…

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]]> What does the EEOC say about hearing-impaired workers’ rights? https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/05/what-does-the-eeoc-say-about-hearing-impaired-workers-rights/ Fri, 24 May 2024 14:54:54 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250085 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws that provide everyone with disabilities the right to fair treatment in the workplace. This includes those who are hearing impaired. The goal is to ensure all workers have equal opportunities. Some of the things hearing-impaired workers should know are found here. Anti-Discrimination Protections The primary law the EEOC enforces regarding hearing-impaired workers is the…

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]]> Was race a barrier? Recognizing promotion discrimination https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/04/was-race-a-barrier-recognizing-promotion-discrimination/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:17:42 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250081 Being passed over for a promotion can be disheartening, especially when you have an impressive track record. How can you know if this turn of events was inspired by legitimate reasons or something more insidious, like racial discrimination? Unfortunately, there’s no single definitive answer. However, there are red flags to watch for that can help you determine if race has…

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]]> Yes, it’s possible for managers to be harassed by subordinates https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/04/yes-its-possible-for-managers-to-be-harassed-by-subordinates/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:48:57 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250080 There’s no question that in most cases, workplace harassment and discrimination involve managers or supervisors victimizing someone who is a subordinate or employees victimizing their co-workers who are more or less on the same level on the organization chart. In some cases, however, managers and supervisors are harassed or otherwise treated inappropriately by those who work for them. Unless someone…

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]]> Four tips for building your workplace discrimination case https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/01/four-tips-for-building-your-workplace-discrimination-case/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:08:53 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250068 Despite extensive public awareness campaigns, workplace discrimination continues to run rampant in Florida, with life-altering effects being left in its wake. Those who are subjected to workplace discrimination can be hit with a reduced income, lost employment, extensive re-educating and re-training-related costs, damage to their career, and emotional and psychological turmoil that can be devastating. That’s a lot to cope…

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]]> Does your employer have to give you time off to attend a funeral? https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/01/does-your-employer-have-to-give-you-time-off-to-attend-a-funeral/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:09:41 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250067 Losing someone you love is challenging. The emotions caused by this event can make it difficult to work, which may lead to the question, “Does your Florida employer have to give you time off to attend a funeral?” This is a good question and one that is answered here. Knowing if you are entitled to time off is important and…

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]]> The wording in job postings could be discriminatory  https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2023/12/the-wording-in-job-postings-could-be-discriminatory/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:30:47 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250064 A job posting will usually give a brief rundown of the type of candidate that the company is looking for. Maybe they want someone with good leadership qualities, excellent communication skills or a specific college degree. One thing that potential candidates want to watch out for, however, is evidence of discrimination within these job postings. It may not be overt…

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]]> Proving discrimination through disparate impact https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2023/11/proving-discrimination-through-disparate-impact/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:28:36 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250061 Most of us know what open discrimination looks like, but oftentimes workplace discrimination isn’t so obvious. Sometimes, it might not even be intentional. If a worker cannot provide evidence that an employer intended to discriminate against them, can they still be victorious in an employment discrimination case? In cases involving disparate impact discrimination, the answer is yes. Disparate treatment example…

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