Under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), it is unlawful to “discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of . . . sex.” 42 U.S.C. 3604(b). This means that the FHA protects a prospective tenant or homebuyer from receiving different or less favorable treatment in housing terms, conditions, or privileges based on their sex. Until recently, it was unclear whether sexual harassment qualifies as sex discrimination under the FHA.
Apartment Owners Beware!
Are You A Contractor?
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When performing any type of work on a building, home, or apartment, it is critical to determine whether you must be licensed to perform that work because, as some people find out the hard way, the client may be able to avoid paying you.
OSHA Regulations In A COVID-19 Era
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OSHA will be increasing the number of its inspections. Inspections will vary by industry risk (from low to very high), the nature of a complaint(s), multiple complaints, or other reasons like a random inspection.
Employer/Employee Rights Under The New COVID-19 Legislation Article
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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress enacted legislation to assist U.S. workers and to define an employer’s new obligations to those workers.
What To Do If An Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
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Take the right steps in ensuring the safety of your employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Force Majeure Defense?
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Does Florida Law Provide Relief to Contracting Parties in the Form of the Doctrines of Impossibility of Performance, Acts of God, Frustration of Purpose, and Force Majeure, Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Businesses Combating the Coronavirus COVID-19
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For business and business owners, this global pandemic can be worrisome and fearful. In an attempt to prevent the Coronavirus COVID-19 from affecting you, please keep in mind the following tips.
What To Do If You've Been Sued
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A lawsuit begins when a Plaintiff (the party bringing a lawsuit) files a Complaint, which is a document that outlines the Plaintiff’s case. The Complaint must then be served on the Defendant, who is the party being sued (in this case you). Service means that the Complaint is formally delivered to the party being sued by a licensed process server. In some situations there are alternative ways to make service.
Business Transactions
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An often overlooked priority when launching a new business, particularly when there are partners involved, should be to create an operating agreement.
How an attorney can help you if you are the victim of Cyberbullying
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Cyberbullying is a term recently introduced to describe a new form of bullying. With the wide spread access to computers, social media, and e-mail, children and teens are potentially exposed to bullying anywhere and at anytime.