According to a study conducted at Florida International University, Florida employees report over 3,000 wage violations to the state’s Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor annually. The organization works with other community groups to recover millions of dollars in wages for Florida workers, but seeking minimum wage enforcement has proven difficult.
The attorneys at Ben Crump Law, PLLC take your Tallahassee workplace injustice seriously. Our team can help you build your case and seek the recovery of your wages in court. Contact our legal team today at (888) 778-6391 for a free case evaluation.
Protections Against Workplace Discrimination in Florida
Employers sometimes attempt to deprive individuals of employment opportunities using discriminatory tactics. While they may mask their prejudiced hiring processes with other excuses, employees and candidates may catch on to their disguised discrimination. For example, a Forbes article notes that companies often discriminate against older workers by claiming that they need to eliminate their position, they are laying off employees, or that the employee is falling short of job expectations despite no changes in their performance.
Federal laws protect you against this and other types of discrimination and mandate that all companies abide by fair hiring and employment practices. If you experienced a violation of these laws or suffered other types of workplace injustice, a Tallahassee labor and employment lawyer can guide you through the process of pursuing your case.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 offers broad federal protections against many types of workplace discrimination. The act applies to companies with fifteen or more employees and requires that businesses not only maintain equal hiring practices, but also treat all employees the same when considering promotions, transfers, layoffs, and other executive actions. The law states that you cannot suffer discrimination as a result of your:
- Race
- Color
- National origin
- Religion
If your employer or potential employer discriminated against you based on these factors, you must prove your claim by demonstrating the circumstances. You can do this in one of two ways based on the details of your specific situation.
- Disparate treatment: The company treated another employee more favorably based upon personal characteristics unrelated to the job or their job performance.
- Discriminatory harassment: The victim suffered outright harassment by the company or an employee of a protected class.
Proving violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 can present a challenge, but a Tallahassee labor and employment lawyer can help you gather the evidence you need to hold your employer accountable.
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Equal Pay Act of 1963
Designed to protect women against unfair employment practices, the Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits discrimination based on sex when jobs require equal skill, effort, and responsibility. The act applies to:
- Pay
- Hiring consideration
- Layoffs
- Promotions
- Benefits
If an employer refused to hire you, maintain your employment, or consider you for a promotion based on your sex and not your educational and work experience, Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help you hold the company responsible for their unlawful acts. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your case with a member of our legal team.
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Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967
Under the Discrimination Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), employers who discriminate against employees or candidates on the basis of age violate federal laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The law specifically applies to individuals over the age of 40, who companies cannot refuse to hire, fire, pay lower wages, offer fewer benefits, or isolate based on their age.
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Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in every aspect of their public lives, including employment opportunities. Passed in 1990 and amended in 2008 as Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) to broaden the definition of “disability,” the federal law outlines the requirements of employers to practice inclusive employment practices and avoid discrimination to protect the rights and opportunities of individuals with disabilities.
If an applicant qualifies for a position and has the ability to perform vital tasks, an employer may not deny consideration for employment or allow for the implementation of processes, services, and activities that do not accommodate the individual’s condition. If you suffered discrimination in the workplace due to your disability, a Tallahassee labor and employment lawyer may be able to help you pursue your case.
Other Types of Workplace Injustice
Sometimes, employers use other forms of unjust hiring and employment practices to save money or punish employers who file complaints against them. If you experience workplace injustice, you can hold companies accountable for their illegal actions.
Wage Theft
The Fair Labor and Standards Acts requires that employers abide by minimum wage, recordkeeping, overtime, and child labor laws. Unfortunately, employers sometimes play on their employees’ fear of losing their jobs through wage theft, in which they overwork their employees without compensation or fail to pay minimum wage. According to the National Employment Law Project (NELP), wage theft primarily affects women, people of color, and workers born in other countries.
Employer Retaliation
Equal Opportunity Employment laws prohibit employers from seeking retaliation for reporting instances of discrimination, wage theft, and other illegal business practices. Examples of actions for which you cannot suffer employee retaliation include:
- Filing an official complaint against your employer
- Protecting yourself or a coworker from sexual advances
- Cooperating with authorities during harassment investigations
- Refusing to facilitate discrimination
- Requesting accommodation for a disability or religious practice
- Asking about salary information that may uncover a wage gap
Ben Crump Law, PLLC Can Help You With Your Case
United States law protects Tallahassee workers from all types of discrimination and workplace injustice, and if you become a victim of unlawful practices, you do not have to suffer in silence. The attorneys at Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help you hold your employer accountable, fight for your civil rights, and pursue the financial compensation you deserve. Call us today at (888) 778-6391 to speak to our legal team about your case. We do not shy away from the tough cases.
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