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Category: Workplace Discrimination
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What to Ask for in a Discrimination Settlement
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…
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Race Discrimination Lawsuit: Do I Have A Case?
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…
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Employment Discrimination: 4 Things You Need to Prove Your Case
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…
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5 Ways to Prove Age-Based Discrimination in the Workplace
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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Can You Be Fired for Not Disclosing a Disability? A Guide
About 42.5 million Americans live with some sort of disability, according to 2021 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pew Research Center. In decades past, having a disability meant that accessing businesses and public spaces could be challenging. Finding meaningful employment could likewise be difficult, as legal protections for individuals with disabilities were…
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Can You Sue for ADA Violations?
Remarkable progress has been made in recent decades to make businesses and public forums accessible to individuals from all backgrounds. Nonetheless, individuals with disabilities may continue to experience trouble accessing these locations or participating fully in activities that take place there. When this occurs, individuals with disabilities and their loved ones may feel left out,…
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How to Prove Disability Discrimination
Do you need to know how to prove disability discrimination? We can help. We discuss the disability discrimination act and how to prove unfair treatment.
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Facts About Age Discrimination
Do you need to know more about age discrimination laws? We put together any facts about age discrimination that you may need to know for a legal case.
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Employment Discrimination: Are You Part Of A Protected Class?
Unfortunately, employment discrimination is a common problem in the United States. In fact, research suggests that 61% of all workers have experienced it at some point in their lives. If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace, you should protect your legal rights as an employee. However, the range of available remedies will vary based…
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8 Things Your Boss Can’t Legally Do
As a general rule, you have to listen to your boss. You may disagree with business decisions or management directives, but you have limited options unless they are unlawful or impinge on protected employee rights. But there are things your boss can’t legally do — they are not above the law. Workers across Florida and…
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