Recent Blog Posts
Can I Be Fired for Violating an Office Dress Code?
Does your workplace have a dress code that prevents you from dressing or grooming yourself in a way that is required for your religion, or does it discriminate against you on the basis of race because of your hairstyle? Generally speaking, as we will explain below, employers can have neutral dress codes that govern… Read More »
Can My Employer Fire Me Because I Provided Evidence in a Workplace Discrimination Case?
Are you concerned about participating in an employment discrimination investigation launched by one of your co-workers? Or were you recently met with adverse treatment by your employer, including termination, after you agreed to be a witness or to provide evidence for such an investigation? Employers are only able to get away with violating employee… Read More »
Can I Choose Between the EEOC and the Florida Commission on Human Rights for Making a Discrimination Claim?
If you have experienced possible employment discrimination as a job applicant or an employee, you may have started looking into your options for filing a claim. Whether you have done some initial searching on the internet or you have spoken with friends and colleagues, you may have learned that initial claims can be filed… Read More »
What is Pretextual Restructuring in Employment Discrimination Cases?
Were you recently laid off from your job because your employer made a decision to restructure or undergo a reduction in force (RIF)? While there are many legitimate business reasons for a company to decide to restructure or to eliminate certain positions — such as financial issues, bankruptcy, or plans for a merger or… Read More »
Employment Law and Rights of New Parents in Florida
Have you recently given birth to a new baby or welcomed a new child into your home through fostering or adoption? You may have certain rights protecting you against pregnancy discrimination and conditions related to pregnancy, as well as rights that allow you to take certain job-protected leave to bond with your newborn or… Read More »
Common Forms of Discrimination Against Women in the Workplace
According to the Pew Research Center, “gender discrimination comes in many forms for today’s working women,” from sexual harassment in the workplace to unequal pay for the same work that men are doing. Based on Pew’s data, approximately 40 percent of all working women report that they have experienced some form of gender discrimination… Read More »
Employment Discrimination Affecting Transgender Job Applicants and Employees
Transgender job applicants and employees face significant discrimination in employment. According to recent research from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, more than 80 percent of transgender employees “have experienced discrimination or harassment at work at some point in their lives.” Nearly 50 percent have experienced discrimination or harassment in the last… Read More »
My Employer Denied My Religious Accommodation Request: Do I Have a Claim?
Did your employer recently deny your request for a reasonable religious accommodation? It is essential to know that you have protections against religious discrimination under state and federal law, and those protections extend not only to traditional, organized religions but to other “sincerely held religious, ethical or moral beliefs,” according to the Equal Employment… Read More »
Discrimination in Pay or Wages
Have you recently learned that you are in the same position as other employees who earn a higher wage than you do? Or did you discover that other employees who perform the same or similar work tasks as you have notably higher salaries? If you are in this situation and you are a member… Read More »
Subtle Signs of Age Discrimination in Florida Workplaces
Did you recently apply for a job and go for an interview, only to learn that the employer hired a younger worker? Or were you recently passed over for a promotion at your current place of employment while a younger worker got the new role? You may have reason to believe that you have… Read More »