If you suffered damages because of on-the-job discrimination, a Kissimmee workplace discrimination lawyer at Bogin, Munns & Munns could help you get justice.
The claims process can be overwhelming. With an employment lawyer from our firm by your side, you can focus on returning to your life while we work on recovering compensation for your suffering.
Types of Workplace Discrimination in Osceola County, FL
Workplace discrimination in Kissimmee can come in many forms. Some types of workplace discrimination you could face include:
Disability Discrimination
When someone has a disability and their colleagues or supervisors treat them with hostility or deny them the same rights other employees have, they can be held accountable.
Some examples of disability discrimination could include making assumptions about a disabled individual’s capabilities, being subjected to policies that result in adverse action, or even blatant hostility.
National Origin Discrimination
Your employer, colleagues, and other parties may treat you differently due to your national origin. This is considered discrimination, and you may have been treated unfairly due to:
- The assumption that you are from a different part of the world
- Being perceived to be of a certain ethnicity
- Your accent
- Your association with a national origin
Being treated unfairly could also consist of a failure to promote, refusing to hire, being denied job opportunities, being discharged, harassment, or any other type of discriminatory acts.
Race Discrimination
Racial discrimination involves being discriminated against due to your skin color or association with a particular race. You could be denied employment opportunities because of your skin color, treated unreasonably because you are associated with a certain race, or because you have certain features associated with certain races.
Age Discrimination
If you are denied job opportunities, a company refuses to hire you, or you are demoted or terminated due to your age, you could be a victim of age discrimination. Generally, this affects anyone over the age of 40.
In fact, many “baby boomers” find themselves at risk for termination, harassment, and other discriminatory actions from their younger colleagues or bosses. This is particularly true if your company is pressuring you to resign or retire from your position.
Religious Discrimination
Religious discrimination occurs when an individual is denied equal employment opportunity rights due to their moral beliefs or religious values. If you are denied a job opportunity, fired, demoted, harassed, or treated with hostility due to your religious beliefs, you may be a victim of religious discrimination.
Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination is one of the most common types of discrimination individuals face. Generally, women are at an increased risk of suffering gender discrimination. Women are often denied job opportunities, paid considerably less, and denied opportunities for leadership or promotion.
Women are often more likely to be terminated or laid off than men, and many companies sideline female employees. If you are being underpaid for the same work your male counterparts are doing, you may be able to pursue a complaint for gender discrimination.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
No matter what your sexual orientation or gender identity is, you should not face discrimination of any kind in the workplace. If you are being harassed, do not feel safe, or are denied job opportunities because of your sexual preferences or identity, you could pursue legal action with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment at Work
Sex discrimination and sexual harassment at work are other common types of discrimination. This can include:
- Unwanted sexual advances
- Quid pro quo
- Sexual discussions of any kind
- Unfair treatment due to pregnancy or gender stereotypes
- Being discharged or terminated due to an individual’s sexual orientation
You may also have grounds for legal action if sexual activity of any kind was considered a condition or privilege of your employment.
Hostile Work Environments
Your boss is obligated to ensure you have a safe work environment. If you are facing hostility in the workplace, and your employer is failing to stop the discrimination or participated in the behaviors, you could hold them accountable and recover your damages in full.
Retaliation
When someone takes steps to oppose discrimination of any kind and faces retaliatory action of any kind, those responsible for retaliating can be held accountable. Examples of retaliation could include:
- Failure to promote
- Harassment
- Demotion
- Refusal to hire
- Wrongful discharge
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How to File a Kissimmee Workplace Discrimination Claim
When you are ready to get justice after facing workplace discrimination in Kissimmee, multiple options may be available to you. You can take legal action at both state and federal levels.
First, you can file a claim at the statewide level with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). When filing with the FCR, an individual typically has 300 days to file their workplace discrimination claim. When filing with the EEOC, you generally have 180 days. So, it’s important to know your deadlines.
The FCHR does work closely with the EEOC, however, so you may be able to file your federal EEOC discrimination complaint in conjunction with your FCHR complaint.
In doing so, you could have your greatest chance of recovering fair compensation for your damages, which might include:
- Backpay
- Emotional suffering
- Costs of mental health counseling
- Relocation expenses
- Reputational damages
- Reinstatement
Reach Out to a Kissimmee Workplace Discrimination Lawyer for Help
If a colleague, employer, or your company is responsible for the discrimination you faced at work, you could hold them accountable. Recover the compensation you are entitled to.
Work with a Kissimmee workplace discrimination lawyer at Bogin, Munns & Munns to learn your options and how much your case could be worth. You can call for a confidential case review or fill out our secured contact form to get started.
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