Category Archives: Discrimination
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 »
Is an Employer in Florida Required to Give a Pregnant Employee Time Off?
The Florida Department of Health reports that more than 200,000 babies are born in the state each year. The majority of women who give birth in Florida are employed. This raises an important question: Does an employer have to give a pregnant worker time-off? In Florida, the answer is “it depends.” While the state… Read More »
How Do You Prove Discrimination in Hiring?
There are federal and state laws in place that protect workers in Florida against discrimination in hiring. The Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA)—which applies to workers with 15 or more employees—prohibits discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic, including race, gender, and sexual orientation. Notably, hiring discrimination is barred. In this article, you… Read More »
Employment Lawsuit Filed By Florida Teacher Fired for Alleged Violation of the State’s Highly Controversial “Don’t Say Gay” Law
According to a report from NBC News, a lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a teacher who was fired for an alleged violation of Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” law. The educator purportedly used the gender neutral pronoun “Mx” to refer to themselves in the classroom. In this article, you will find a… Read More »