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What Could Happen To Me If I Violate My Probation?
When you violate your probation, you are breaking the terms and conditions of your agreement. There are many different ways one can violate probation including, but not limited to, failing to appear at a scheduled court date, not reporting to your probation officer when necessary, and not paying fines as ordered by court. You may […]
How Do I Protect Myself From Sexual Assault at Work
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This cause strives to bring public awareness to and shed light on sexual assault.  One of the goals of the outreach during this month is to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual assault at work.   While as a society we continue to make strides to […]
3 Real World Examples of Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination is still a common and recurring theme within the workplace. It can come in many forms, be extremely overt, quietly subtle, or fall somewhere in between. If a member of a protected class is treated differently than his or her peers without proper cause, however, employment discrimination may be at play.   Do […]
Should You Sober Up By Sleeping In Your Car?
It’s Friday night and you are exhausted from a brutal work week but your friends convince you to go out for food and drinks. Tired and not enthusiastic about going out, you offer to drive because you know you aren’t in the mood to drink.  During the night, though, your plans change and you begin […]
How To Identify If You Are In An Abusive Work Environment
An unfortunate reality facing many employees today is that bullying may not be limited to your teenage years. Instead, those bullies grow up and can turn into abusive bosses, catty co-workers and degrading employees.   While abusive work environments come in all shapes and sizes, each can have a significant impact on you. Do you […]
Is Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving?
Driving while drowsy is extremely dangerous. While most people are aware of the dangers of driving while intoxicated, many people tend to overlook how serious drowsy driving can be. Even without consuming alcohol, you can become a risk to yourself and others.   This type of driving occurs more frequently than you may expect. For […]
What Is the Open Container Law in Florida?
St. Patrick’s Day is approaching! While for some this holiday brings about green outfits or corned beef and cabbage, college students may consider celebrating quite differently. For hundreds of thousands of college-aged students in Florida, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse for pool parties, parades and drinking in public.    Set right in the […]
Tips for Building Culture in the Workplace
Regardless of how big a company is, where it is located or its purpose, every company needs to build a thriving culture. You may have heard this from Millennials and younger professionals as it is one of the latest workplace trends valued above others by job seekers.  Although building culture in the workplace may seem […]
3 Tips to Protect Your Children from Human Trafficking
While it is not something many people talk about openly, human trafficking incidents have become more and more frequent. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are 20.9 million victims of human trafficking globally. 26% of them are children. While there is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the […]
What to Do If You Are Facing A Hostile Work Environment
A hostile work environment can be extremely uncomfortable. It can also be infuriating and unproductive, whether you, as the victim, are an employee or employer. Do you know the definition of a hostile work environment? Are you able to recognize when the behavior in your workplace rises to a level that is discriminatory in nature? […]