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Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity (Transgender) and Sexual Orientation
Workplace discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation is among the most harmful forms of discrimination. It consists in the mistreatment of others based on false preconceived notions of gender stereotypes. This conduct can manifest through an employer’s refusal to hire a job applicant, the discharge of an employee, workplace harassment, unequal pay or […]
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Employment Rights of Military Veterans
United States military service men and women employed in civilian jobs must leave their jobs in response to the call of service to their country. Some of those who return do so after suffering injury or disability. What assurances do they have that their job will be waiting for them upon their return from service? […]
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Employment Family and Medical Leave (Part 2)
Part 1 on the subject of Employment Family and Medical Leave focuses on the general scope of protection afforded eligible employees at a federal and state level. Part 2 expands on the definitions of son, daughter, parent, and spouse in regards to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition, it addresses what […]
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Bertha Burruezo Admitted to Practice Before the United States Supreme Court
On December 6, 2016, Bertha Burruezo, Esq. joined the rank of select lawyers to be admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. She, along with several other Stetson University College of Law alumni, were sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., with Elena Kagan, Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr., Ruth Bader Ginsburg, […]
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Employment Family and Medical Leave (Part 1)
Part 1 on the subject of Employment Family and Medical Leave focuses on the general scope of protection afforded eligible employees at a federal and state level. Part 2 expands on the definitions of son, daughter, parent, or spouse in regards to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition, it addresses what […]
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