Category Archives: Discrimination
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 »
Eleventh Circuit Rules No Private Right of Action in Title IX Sex Discrimination Case (Circuit Split)
On December 3rd, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled against an employee in the case of Terrell v. Alabama State University. Notably, the Eleventh Circuit is the court that covers all of Florida. The decision—which was based on the court’s finding that there is no private right of… Read More »
Federal Contractor in Florida Pays More than $80,000 to Resolve Gender Discrimination Claim
On September 25th, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) reported that an employer from Florida—a federal contractor—has agreed to pay more than $80,000 and furnish other relief in order to resolve a gender discrimination claim. Western Global Airlines reportedly engaged in gender pay discrimination at its facility in Southwest Florida (Lee County)…. Read More »
Florida Employer Agrees to Conciliation Agreement for Pregnancy Fairness Violation
On October 11th, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Florida employer has agreed to a conciliation agreement to resolve a violation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Sailormen, Inc.—a company that operates a Popeye’s location as a franchisee in Orange City, Florida—will pay compensation to a pregnant employee who… Read More »
The Employee’s Guide to Racial Harassment Claims in Florida
As an employee, you should not be subject to worse treatment in the workplace because of your race. Racial harassment is, by definition, a form of race-based discrimination. If you were subject to a hostile work environment based on your race, you may have a claim against your employer. Below, you will find a… Read More »
Asphalt Company in Florida Will Pay $1.25 Million for Race Discrimination
On August 28th, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (APS)—a contractor with offices in several states, including Florida—has agreed to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit for approximately $1.25 million. Notably, the discriminatory conduct occurred at the company’s Tampa Bay location. Black Employees Were Subject to Degrading, Humiliating… Read More »
Your Guide to Associational Discrimination Claims Under the ADA
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that provides employment-based protections to disabled workers. Notably, the ADA also prohibits “associational discrimination.” It is unlawful for covered employers to discriminate against an employee because of his or her actual or perceived relationship with a disabled person. In this article, you will find… Read More »
Employer in Florida Will Pay More than $130,000 in Back Wage to Resolve Gender Discrimination Case
On May 2nd, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) confirmed that Sysco West Coast Florida Inc.—a food distribution and restaurant supplies company—will pay more than $130,000 in back wages to resolve a gender discrimination claim. The discrimination reportedly occurred in the company’s Palmetto facility in Manatee County where the alleged hiring practices of the… Read More »
Federal Court Permits Former HR Manager’s Pregnancy Discrimination Claim Right to Move Forward
On May 14th, 2024, Law.com reported that a federal court is allowing the pregnancy discrimination lawsuit of former human resources (HR) Manager of a Florida-based law firm to move forward. In Florida, pregnancy discrimination claims are generally brought under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). In this article, you will find an overview of… Read More »
UPS Pays $150,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Case in North Florida
On December 22nd, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the United Parcel Service (UPS) has agreed to pay approximately $150,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit. An employee in Jacksonville, FL was reportedly terminated after seeking disability accommodation for diabetes-related medical needs. Within this blog post, you will find a more… Read More »