Category Archives: Discrimination
Is Racial Harassment in the Workplace Legally Actionable?
The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FCRA) protects many workers in our state against racial discrimination, including race-based harassment. If you or your loved one was subject to racial harassment on the job, you may have a legal claim. When racial harassment is severe or pervasive, it can constitute unlawful race discrimination. An… Read More »
Florida Employer Pays $30,000 to Resolve Pregnancy Discrimination Case
On April 6th, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Florida employer will pay $30,000 to resolve a pregnancy discrimination claim. iPRO Dental Laboratory of Fort Lauderdale was accused of firing a newly hired worker after finding out that she was pregnant. In this article, you will find a more detailed… Read More »
EEOC Recovers $135,000 for Two Employees in Florida in Separate Cases Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
On December 29th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the recovery of approximately $135,000 in financial compensation for two women in Florida whose rights were violated under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The federal law is designed to ensure that pregnant women have access to fair and equitable opportunities in the… Read More »
Florida Employer Settles Disability Discrimination Case for $50,000
On January 13th, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that a Motel Six location in Florida has agreed to pay $50,000 to a former employee in order to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit. The company allegedly constructively discharged a disabled worker at one of its Lakeland-area hotels. In this article, you will… Read More »
How to Handle Being Sued by an Employee
For many employers, few things are more stressful than learning that an employee has filed a lawsuit. Whether the claim involves discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, or breach of contract, the experience can feel overwhelming. How you respond in those first few days can make a significant difference in the outcome of the case. Staying… Read More »
Is a Hostile Work Environment Illegal?
If you find yourself dreading going to work every day because of the way you’re treated, you may be wondering if you’re working in a hostile environment—and whether it’s against the law. The reality is that while a hostile workplace can be emotionally draining and unfair, not every unpleasant or toxic situation is considered… Read More »
Unconscious Bias and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Without intentionally putting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into place, employers run the risk of allowing unconscious bias to affect their practice. It’s important for companies to make active efforts to prevent discrimination toward employees of marginalized backgrounds. How does unconscious bias create discrimination in the workplace? Even employers who believe themselves to be… Read More »
Florida Employer Sued for Religious Discrimination
On June 4th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release confirming that an employer in Florida is facing a lawsuit for religious discrimination. CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC allegedly failed to provide an appropriate religious accommodation to a female employee who required a modest change to uniform requirements for religious… Read More »
Florida Employer Will Pay $1.4 Million to Resolve Race Discrimination Case
On June 25th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that an employer in Florida will pay approximately $1.4 million to resolve a racial discrimination lawsuit. Waste Pro of Florida has settled with the EEOC, which was pursuing a claim on behalf of 26 Black and Haitian workers. The EEOC brought the claim… Read More »
Florida Employer Will Pay $20,000 in Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
On April 3rd, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that an employer in Florida—Amelia Springs Assisted Living—will pay $20,000 in damages to resolve a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit. In this article, you will find an overview of the key things to know about the pregnancy discrimination case. Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination Case in Florida… Read More »