One of the biggest stories in Florida over the past few weeks has been the early dismissal of the Florida Legislature. Due to the issues with accepting federal health care dollars that emerged this session, this has led to a necessary and upcoming (but as of now, unscheduled) special legislative session to begin sometime in…
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Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace
Two cases have recently been filed on behalf of transgender plaintiffs by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), one of which was in our local Middle District of Florida. This case, EEOC v. Lakeland Eye Clinic, P.A., filed in September 2014, alleges sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act occurred…
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Pregnancy Discrimination in Employment: Peggy Young vs. UPS & the State of Florida
On March 25, 2015, the Supreme Court overturned the 4th District Court of Appeals decision against Peggy Young, a driver for UPS who had been refused light-duty tasks (such as lifting packages under 20 pounds) due to her pregnancy. Ms. Young was put on unpaid leave and asked to return after having her child. While…
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Guardian ad Litem Admittance, 12th Judicial Circuit
Certified as a Family Law Guardian ad Litem for 12th Judicial Circuit I have been certified as a Family Law Guardian Ad Litem for the 12th Judicial Circuit. This new program allows for an advocate especially for a child or children of divorcing couples during the proceedings. The parties may be represented by other attorneys. …
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