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Category: Workplace Discrimination
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Can You Be Fired for Being Gay in Florida?
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.
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Protections Against Gender Discrimination for Firing Transgender Employee in Tampa
Fired or mistreated at work? Learn how transgender discrimination laws protect against wrongful termination and employment discrimination in the workplace.
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Helpful Tips When Dealing with a Gender Pay Gap
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
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Fired for Being Pregnant? 5 Situations When You Should Call an Employment Lawyer
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
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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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Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. operates on a contingency basis, ensuring that we do not receive payment unless we secure compensation for your case. If your workplace rights were violated, contact us today for free case evaluation.
