Fort Lauderdale Discrimination Lawyer

Pushing Back Against Workplace Discrimination

When people work together, it is only natural that tensions and disputes sometimes arise. But it is quite another matter when unfair treatment of an employee or job applicant crosses the line into improper discrimination. If you have experienced this in any capacity, it is important that you consult an experienced Fort Lauderdale discrimination lawyer as quickly as possible to determine your options for legal recourse.

I am attorney Michelle Cohen Levy. As a skilled litigator, I can help you bring in an employment discrimination claim to assert your rights. I encourage you to give me a call today to discuss the legal options for your unique situation. From my office in Fort Lauderdale, I serve clients throughout South Florida.

What Type Of Discrimination Did You Suffer?

The consequences of discrimination can vary widely. Discrimination can result in wrongful termination, denial of promotion or improper denial of employment in the first place. If this has happened to you, I stand ready to use my experience in employment cases to advocate effectively for you.

Granted, discrimination is a broad word. In practice, there are different types of employment discrimination. These include discrimination based on:

• Race or color — Discrimination based on race or color is not allowed for any aspect of employment. Legal protections extend beyond hiring and firing to pay, promotions and other aspects of employment.
• Sex (gender) — Unfavorable treatment based on gender can take various forms, from pregnancy discrimination against women to sex-based harassment.
• Age — Protections for older workers in federal law begin at the age of 40. As the workforce ages, cases of discrimination are a continuing concern.
• Disability status — The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) creates many legal protections for people with disabling conditio
• Religion — Federal law does not only prohibit discrimination against workers and job applicants from major religions but these prohibitions extend to all those with sincerely held religious or ethical beliefs.
• Natural origin — It is impermissible to treat people unfairly in an employment law setting based on the country or region of the world where they come from.

Of course, the steps I take on your behalf will depend greatly on the facts of your particular situation. But I will listen closely to your story and give you my honest advice about your legal options. And if it makes sense to proceed with a legal challenge, I will be with you every step of the way until it is resolved.

Building a Discrimination Case in Fort Lauderdale

In order to succeed with any type of discrimination case against an employer in Fort Lauderdale, you will need to gather sufficient evidence to prove that your employer made job-related decisions on a discriminatory basis. These decisions may include hirings and firings, promotion, performance reviews, and more. It is also possible for this type of case to pertain to a hostile work environment based on discrimination against certain types of employees.

It may seem difficult to gather evidence to support your case. Employers who knowingly engage in discriminatory practices typically take steps to conceal their true motivations behind discriminatory actions at work. There may seem to be little hard evidence you can use to support your case. However, an experienced attorney can help you gather evidence, including statements from others at your workplace who can support your claim.

In the United States, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for the country’s anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws. Before you can file a case directly against your employer, you will need to submit a claim to the EEOC explaining the basis for the claim, and it should be supported by as much documentation as you can provide.

Once the EEOC receives your claim, it will launch an investigation, and they are required to respond to the claim in a timely manner. If the EEOC determines that you did indeed experience unlawful discrimination, it will provide guidance for the next steps of your case. In some situations, the EEOC will take direct legal action against an employer. If an employer refuses to comply with an EEOC investigation, they can face severe penalties.

Resolving Your Discrimination Case in Fort Lauderdale

If you can bring a discrimination suit against an employer in Fort Lauderdale, you could potentially recover several forms of compensation. For example, if you were unfairly passed over for promotion, denied raises due to unfair performance evaluations, or if you were forced to quit your job due to a hostile work environment, your attorney might be able to help you collect compensation for lost income, lost benefits, and other expenses you incurred.

When you have suffered a hostile work environment, it has likely taken a psychological toll. You have the right to claim compensation for your pain and suffering. It is also possible that your employer will be compelled to pay punitive damages due to the nature of their actions. Your Fort Lauderdale discrimination lawyer can explain the various types of compensation that might come into play in your case.

When you hire The Law Office of Michelle Cohen Levy, P.A., to represent you in a workplace discrimination case, you are investing in extensive experience with federal and state employment law and a dedicated legal advocate you can turn to for guidance and support throughout all stages of your case. Our goal in every discrimination case we accept is to help our clients hold the defendant accountable for their unlawful actions and recover compensation whenever possible.

You have a relatively limited time in which to file a discrimination suit in Florida, so it is important that you connect with a Fort Lauderdale discrimination lawyer you trust as quickly as possible to ensure you meet the deadline. Reach out to the team at The Law Office of Michelle Cohen Levy, P.A., to learn how we can help.

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The team at The Law Office of Michelle Cohen Levy, P.A., has extensive legal experience handling a wide range of complex employment law cases in Florida, and we know how to build effective discrimination cases on behalf of our clients in Fort Lauderdale. To arrange a confidential meeting with an experienced lawyer, give me a call at 954-651-9196. Of, if you prefer, complete the online form.