Your professional licenses can become in danger of being lost through no fault of your own. Consult an attorney to make sure that you keep your hard-earned professional license. Professional licenses and permits overseen by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation include: Producers or distributors of alcohol (beer, wine, spirits) or tobacco (including cigars) Architects…
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Professional Health Licensing in Florida
Each state has its own licensing requirements when it comes to professions. Some states require a license for certain professions; some don't. Some require testing to be taken when moving states; some licenses transfer without a problem from state to state. It depends on both your profession and the laws of your state. Sometimes, these…
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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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