Florida Employment Lawyers

Florida Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Lawyers

Facing workplace discrimination and harassment is extremely stressful. Many employees who have faced these circumstances suffer from depression, anxiety, and insomnia. 

Phillips & Associates is a recognized leader in litigation arising out of workplace harassment and discrimination. Our seasoned employment lawyers in Florida handle litigation of all sizes, including high-profile cases. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in awards and settlements on behalf of our clients. 

We help workers throughout Florida, including Miami and Tampa.

Employment Law Firm in Florida

Workplace discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Discrimination occurs if you are treated adversely by a prospective Florida employer or existing employer. 

Our firm handles a wide range of workplace discrimination and harassment claims in both federal and state courts, including those involving:

• Race
• Religion
• Sex or gender
• Pregnancy
• Sexual harassment
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Criminal conviction
• Disability
• National origin

We also handle wage and hour lawsuits, such as those involving overtime. In addition to trying cases, our experienced Florida employment lawyers also handle other proceedings such as:

• Retaliation
• Wrongful termination
• Severance agreements
• Arbitrations
• Mediation
• EEOC representation

Florida and Federal Laws Make Workplace Discrimination Illegal

Several federal statutes and Florida law prohibit workplace discrimination. Many of the federal antidiscrimination laws are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which means our attorneys would need to file a charge with the EEOC, before pursuing your lawsuit for damages in federal court. 

There is a limited window of time within which to pursue your claim, so it’s important to give us a call as soon as you realize you may have been subject to discrimination and harassment.

You may have a discrimination claim if your employer makes an adverse employment decision based on a protected characteristic such as your national origin or religion. For example, if you are fired once your employer realizes you are from the Middle East, you may have a claim under federal or state laws. Other adverse employment actions that may be discrimination when they occur because of a protected trait include failure to promote, demotion, or harassment. 

It’s important to seek legal counsel if you suspect you have a claim. The Florida employment lawyers of Phillips & Associates provide free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid for our work on your case unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

The Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) prohibits employment discrimination and harassment. As with the ADA, the Florida Civil Rights Act covers employees of companies with fifteen or more employees. You may have a claim under this law if you were terminated, not hired, or otherwise faced an adverse decision due to your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Under Florida law, employers are not allowed to classify or limit job applicants or employees such that they would be deprived of job opportunities.

If you believe you may be a victim of discrimination, you have 365 days under the FCRA to file a charge with the Commission on Human Relations, which, in turn, has 180 days from that date to investigate and decide about the charge.

Workplace Sexual Harassment is Illegal

Federal and state laws prohibit sexual harassment in Florida, as well.  

Sexual harassment can include any of the following:

• Unlawful touching
• Sexual joking or comments
• Co-worker sexual harassment
• Sexual advances
• Sexual coercion
• Supervisor sexual harassment
• Sexual assault

Contact us today at (866) 229-9441 or send us a message online.