Author Archives for Darren McClain
September 22, 2014 2:07 pm
Published by Darren McClain
Often, employers do not share the reason for termination. Therefore, you are left to wonder: “What I did wrong?” More... View Article
August 19, 2014 3:42 pm
Published by Darren McClain
Employers are supposed to treat pregnant employees the same as they treat everyone else. However, if you are pregnant and... View Article
August 14, 2014 1:12 pm
Published by Darren McClain
It is illegal for an employer to treat you differently based on a protected characteristic such as race, color, national... View Article
July 17, 2014 4:15 pm
Published by Darren McClain
Companies desperate to impact the bottom line sometimes come up with policies that have a very negative impact on their employees. ... View Article
June 18, 2014 2:45 pm
Published by Darren McClain
A federal Trademark board has ruled that the NFL team name “Redskins” disparages Native Americans and is, thus, not eligible... View Article
June 3, 2014 3:54 pm
Published by Darren McClain
The Department of Labor has been busy investigating Tampa Bay area restaurants for violations of Federal labor laws, including failing... View Article
May 1, 2014 1:00 pm
Published by Darren McClain
The Sixth Circuit Federal Appeals Court has held that Telecommuting can be considered a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with... View Article
April 29, 2014 2:33 pm
Published by Darren McClain
Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA’s L.A. Clippers, received a lifetime ban from the NBA and $2.5 million fine resulting... View Article
April 23, 2014 3:28 pm
Published by Darren McClain
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”) bans pregnancy discrimination. Previously, unless you lived... View Article
April 10, 2014 11:16 am
Published by Darren McClain
Sometimes, for valid reasons, employees cannot show up for their schedule shifts. However, it is very important that when you are... View Article