Human resource management requires in-depth knowledge of employment law to ensure compliance, safety, equity, and prosperity. Understanding the law (and navigating all of its various acronyms), is fundamental to maintaining a safe and supportive workplace.
California law, however, prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who engage in protected activities, including filing a lawsuit related to workplace issues.
An employee can personally sue an officer, director, and manager for claims under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). Claims under the FLSA are primarily for unpaid wages, overtime, and improper exemption status of an employee.
As employment litigation rises in the U.S., managers and supervisors are increasingly held personally liable, underscoring the need for individual coverage. Even if your employer provides a business policy, you could still face personal lawsuits.
The County's Employee Protection Ordinance, sometimes referred to as the Whistleblower Ordinance, seeks to ensure that local government employees who have knowledge of unlawful activity, misfeasance, malfeasance, waste or fraud by the County, cities or independent contractors, report such knowledge to the appropriate ...
Yes, it is possible to sue your manager personally. However, this will depend on the specifics of the lawsuit. In some situations, suing your manager personally is impossible, even if they broke labor and employment laws. Other times, you may be able to hold them personally liable for their conduct.
The Florida Civil Rights Act and federal laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, protect against wrongful termination. You might have grounds to sue your employer if you believe you were fired unlawfully.
You may report an Ethics violation by submitting a tip or calling the Ethics Hotline at 786-314-9560. Reporting an ethics violation is different than filing an ethics complaint in that Complaints must be filed by completing a designated complaint form that must be notarized and cannot be anonymous.