First of all, let me say that I’m a big believer in the COVID vaccines. They work. That being said, if you have a real religious reason (not a political reason) for seeking an exemption to the vaccine, here’s what
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Treasury Department Report Blasts Noncompete Agreements
I wrote awhile back about President Biden’s executive order on noncompete agreements. In it, he asked the FTC and other agencies to look into curtailing the use of noncompete and other anti-competitive agreements and practices. The Treasury Department just issued
Discrimination Laws And The Will Smith Academy Awards Slap
Everyone who isn’t on a desert island with no wifi knows that Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after Chris Rock made fun of Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia. Lots of folks want blood. I hear many demanding that Will Smith’s Best
The Only Way "Don’t Say Gay" Is Consistent With Title VII Is Complete Gender Neutrality
I’m following up on my post Florida Don’t Say Gay Bill Arguably Requires 100% Gender Neutrality Until 4th Grade, one, because I’ve thought more about it, two, because the law really irks me, and three, because I want to
Florida Don’t Say Gay Bill Arguably Requires 100% Gender Neutrality Until 4th Grade
Florida teachers and school boards will have to be very careful now that the Florida legislature has passed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. It’s actually called the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, and it addresses a number of issues.
Harassment, Hostile Environment, and Bullying: How To Figure Out If They’re Illegal
Many employees have the mistaken belief that, if they are being harassed by their employer, a supervisor, or a co-worker or they are in a “hostile work environment” that they automatically have a claim against the employer. This is simply
Florida Employers Must Grant Leave To Domestic Violence Victims
I’ve always said that Florida is one of the most anti-employee states in the nation. But we do have some pro-employee laws. One law that many employers forget about is Fla. Stat. Sec. 741.313, which requires them to give
Claiming A Religious Exemption For Vaccines Or Masks? Here’s What You Need To Know
Lots of folks don’t want to wear masks and/or get vaccinated. Almost daily I get inquiries about how to claim religious exemptions for them. I don’t know of any religious exemptions for masks. I’ve never heard of any religion claiming they
No Forced Arbitration For Sexual Harassment Is A Good Start
The House and Senate have passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. It will go into effect once signed by President Biden. This law will ban forced arbitration and class action waivers for all
How To Prove Race Discrimination In The Workplace
You’d think after Black Lives Matter that people would realize race discrimination still exists. Still, many folks think we had a Black President, so that was the end of race discrimination. It can be difficult to prove race discrimination, but