If you’re pregnant (maybe even due in the next few weeks) and your employer is cutting your hours, pushing you onto unpaid leave, or treating you differently after you shared your news, take a breath. You’re not alone, and you have rights. Across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, and greater Florida, pregnancy discrimination still happens: being…
If you’re pregnant or just had a baby and work suddenly feels hostile or unsafe, you are not alone. Many women in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and across Florida face pregnancy discrimination in Florida when they’re denied simple help like lifting limits, breaks, or time to pump. This guide explains your rights in plain English and…
Can you be fired for being gay in Florida? How "at-will" employment works, and your legal rights under federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
Fired or mistreated at work? Learn how transgender discrimination laws protect against wrongful termination and employment discrimination in the workplace.
The gender pay gap has been a contested workplace issue for decades. Companies that justify wage discrepancies between men and women often claim it relates directly to prior salaries — meaning women are paid less at a new job because they were paid less at a previous one. However, courts have ruled that using a…
Have you lost your job due to pregnancy, or are you wondering, can you fire a pregnant woman for just being pregnant? Laws exist to protect employees from such unfair treatment and employment discrimination. Wenzel Fenton Cabassa has been working tirelessly for over 30 years to advocate for women in these situations. Understanding your rights…
Civil rights laws developed throughout the late 20th century have significantly transformed American society. Discriminatory practices, once common, are now broadly condemned, empowering victims to initiate lawsuits against employers. Congress facilitated this shift by allowing private enforcement of civil rights, which included seeking compensation for discrimination. Many of these cases settle before they ever reach…
Race discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that can impact not only an employee’s career but their mental health, overall well-being, and their finances. If you believe you’ve been subjected to unfair treatment based on your race, you might wonder whether you have a case for legal action. This blog explores what race…
Sadly, employment discrimination is all too common. In our years of experience, we have seen plenty of hardworking people get mistreated by employers they trusted. If that is happening to you, it’s important to understand what’s needed to prove employment discrimination cases. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Courts won’t just take your…
Age-based discrimination in the workplace is not uncommon and can occur in many different ways. Often, employees are passed up for promotions, suffer unwarranted comments and harassment, or are denied employment due to their age – but it does not stop there. Regardless of the tactics used to discriminate, there are laws protecting employees from…
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