COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR AGAINST FORMER EMPLOYEE’S RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
By: Richard E. Guttentag, Esq., Stearns, Roberts & Guttentag, LLC The general purpose of the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FRCA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) is to secure for all individuals within the state freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, […]
DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
By: Mark H. Shore, Esq., Stearns, Roberts & Guttentag, LLC Contractors and subcontractors work hard, take on substantial projects, and often require significant personnel to achieve their objectives. Because of a host of issues including those involving liability avoidance, insurance mandates, and tax concerns, questions arise as to whether construction related staff and workers are […]