Workplace Discrimination
Sigman & Sigman, P.A., Attorneys at Law

Orlando, Florida

The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on:

• Gender

• National Origin

• Race or color

• Religion

Additionally, The Florida Civil Rights Act, modeled after the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, protects employees against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age and marital status. 

There are additional federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits disability discrimination and requires reasonable accommodation for disabilities, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) which prohibits age discrimination in employment. 

There are also additional federal laws prohibiting discrimination, and for public sector employees there are also constitutional protections that may be available.

These federal and Florida statutes were designed to to ensure the fair treatment of employees by their employer, making discrimination in the workplace unlawful based upon these protected classifications.

However, there are many limitations and restrictions upon who is covered by these laws and the legal proof required to make a case under these laws.  There are also important and strict time deadlines that must be met in order to satisfy the administrative prerequisites for these cases. 

Employment discrimination cases can be very difficult. Sigman & Sigman, P.A. has been representing individuals in greater Central Florida, including Orlando, who have been subjected to workplace discrimination, since 1992.  Having representing countless employees throughout the years,  Sigman & Sigman, P.A. has the experience to handle difficult and detailed employment discrimination law issues.

Many Employees who oppose discrimination in the workplace also have the benefit of laws to protect them from retaliation. 

Cases involving workplace discrimination are time-sensitive, and there are deadlines that stipulate how long you can wait before filing your claim. Therefore, if you feel you have been the victim of workplace discrimination it is important that you consult with an attorney promptly.

To consult with a attorney / lawyer at The law firm of Sigman & Sigman, P.A. call (407) 332-1200, to schedule your confidential legal consultation.

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