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Tag: Workplace Discrimination
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What If My Boss Makes Racist Jokes or Comments?
Racist jokes or comments from a supervisor aren’t just uncomfortable; those comments can create a hostile work environment and may violate federal and Florida anti-discrimination laws. When the person making these comments is your boss, the power imbalance makes the situation even more serious. Many employees worry about speaking up, fear retaliation, or wonder whether
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Federal guidance updated to reflect increased protections for pregnant employees
Pregnancy discrimination continues to be a major workplace issue, but recent updates from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have strengthened protections for pregnant employees. If you are pregnant and working in Florida, it is important to understand your rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The Young v. UPS
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Pregnancy Discrimination: What You Have to Prove
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
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Pregnancy Discrimination in Florida: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for You (2025)
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
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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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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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Understanding Your Rights: How Long After FMLA Can You Be Fired?
Imagine devoting several years to a company just to be terminated after you take time off work to care for yourself or a loved one. The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal law meant to protect your job while you take time off for this very reason. The law prohibits employers from
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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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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.
Recent Posts
- What If My Boss Makes Racist Jokes or Comments?
- Federal guidance updated to reflect increased protections for pregnant employees
- What You Need to Know About Florida Wage & Hour Laws (2025 Update)
- Pregnancy Discrimination: What You Have to Prove
- Pregnancy Discrimination in Florida: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for You (2025)
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