Legal Articles, Discrimination

Racial Discrimination in the Workplace

Blog post on racial discrimination in the workplace discussing what it is as well as federal and state laws that protect against it.

Pursuing A Discrimination Claim In Florida

A brief synopsis of the general procedures for pursuing a discrimination claim in Florida, under federal and/or state law.

Can businesses refuse to serve or employ Trump supporters?

Blog post on the legality of a business to serve someone on the basis of their political beliefs.

Can I be fired because of my tattoos?

Tattoos are freedom of expressions, right? As long as you are of age you have a legal right to decorate your skin. While this right is derived from privacy and freedom of speech, does this right to expression translate to a business environment? Could you even be fired for showing your tattoos?

Disability Access Litigation Still Needed

Mark Potter, a civil rights attorney, describes his experience over the past 19 years. Provides an overview of the challenges facing persons with disabilities and benefits of disability access litigation.

What Real Estate Professionals Should Know About Fair Housing Laws

A summary of federal and Florida fair housing laws for landlords and real estate professionals, including how to avoid violations

Attorney's Fees [Fee-Shifting to Losing Defendant]

Chapter in MSBA Maryland Employment Law Deskbook, 2014, on Attorney's Fees [Fee-Shifting Against Losing Defendant]

Medicaid Coverage Of Hospice Care

Though talking about hospice care is never easy and can be emotional, many ill individuals will have to go on hospice care to get them through the final days of their illness. The patient and family will also have to find a way to financially cover the hospice case costs, which can be substantial.

Sexual harassment prevention

Sexual harassment prevention

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