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If you believe you were fired for illegal reasons, there are steps you can take to right the wrong and obtain compensation from your former employer. First, you need to understand that in many states, including Florida and Georgia, employers...

What Are My Rights to Privacy at Work?

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When you apply for a new job, you likely take some time to shore up your online presence. This might mean making your social media profiles more private or even deleting photos or posts that you wouldn't want a prospective...

Raising the Bar for Jury Verdicts: Jury Awards $1 Billion in Damages to Georgia Woman

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A recent courtroom verdict for a sexual assault civil case includes a damage award that has been called the highest in U.S. history. On May 22 in Jonesboro, Georgia, Hope Cheston was awarded $1 billion in compensation for a rape...

Meal Breaks and Employment Law

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Throughout the United States, employers carry an obligation to provide fair and just working standards and environments for their employees. Individual states have the power to regulate employer meal-break mandates, so these laws can vary greatly from one state to...

Chipotle Manager Awarded $8 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit

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The former manager of a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant recently achieved a significant victory in a wrongful termination lawsuit. On May 10, 2018, a California jury awarded Ms. Jeanette Ortiz $7.97 million to compensate her for the loss of her...

Your Employer May Not Know They Are Violating Employment Law

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Employment law violations are far too common. In many cases, employers are aware that they are violating the law and they are simply trying to get away with it for their own benefit. However, in other cases, these violations are...