Category Archives: Discrimination
National Car Rental Company Sued for Age Discrimination in Florida
On September 11th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an age discrimination lawsuit against Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, a company that operates many well-known rental car brands. The company is accused of intentionally failing to consider qualified older workers. Here, our Florida employment law firm provides an overview of the… Read More »
Contractor in Florida Sued for Racial Discrimination, Racial Harassment
On September 26th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a federal racial discrimination and racial harassment lawsuit against an employer in Florida. Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (APS)—a large contractor with an office in Tampa—is facing allegations from a dozen African American employees of a hostile work environment. Below, you will find an… Read More »
Allegations in EEOC Lawsuit: Florida Employer Fired Worker Because She Got Pregnant
On September 26th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported an employer in Florida is facing a federal employment discrimination lawsuit for allegedly terminating a worker because she got pregnant. The employer is Florida Care ALF of Amelia Island, Inc, an assisted living facility based in Nassau County. Here, our Florida employment lawyer… Read More »
Disability Discrimination: What Does It Mean to Be “Qualified” for a Position?
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits disability discrimination in the workplace. Any employer in Florida with 15 or more employees is covered by the ADA. The law requires covered employers to not only refrain from explicit discrimination, but also to make a good faith effort to provide an… Read More »
Florida Employer Agrees to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit, Will Pay Job Applicant $50,000
On July 21st, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a press release confirming that an employer in Florida (Houcorp, Inc.) will pay $50,000 to settle a disability discrimination claim. The lawsuit alleged that the company effectively failed to provide a hard-of-hearing job applicant a fair opportunity to seek a position. In this… Read More »
Six Things to Know About Pregnancy Discrimination in Florida
If you or your loved one is a pregnant worker who was subject to unfair treatment in the workplace, you may have a pregnancy discrimination claim under federal or state law. In this article, you will find an overview of six key things that employees should know about pregnancy discrimination. Federal Law and Florida… Read More »
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Florida Worker in Disability Discrimination Claim
On March 20th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the agency scored a significant legal victory on behalf of a disabled worker in Florida. In the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, a judge determined that UPS violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) when it failed… Read More »
What Evidence Can Be Used To Prove Workplace Discrimination In Florida?
No person should have to endure discriminatory practices in the workplace. You should be able to rise based on your own skills, training, and effort, not based on stereotypes. Federal law (such as the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act) and state law (such as the Florida Civil Rights Act) protect workers against… Read More »
What Are My Remedies If I Was Subject To Racial Discrimination In The Workplace In Florida?
It is an unfortunate reality, but race-based discrimination still remains a problem in too many workplaces in Florida. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (federal law) and the Florida Civil Rights Act (state law) both prohibit any race, color, or ethnic background discrimination at businesses and organizations with 15 or more… Read More »
Airline Will Pay $75,000 To Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit In Miami
On February 28th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the company Aruba Airlines has agreed to pay $75,000 to resolve a pregnancy discrimination claim. The case was filed in a federal court in Miami-Dade County, Florida. In this article, our Florida employee rights attorneys offer a more in-depth review of the allegations and… Read More »