Labor & Employment Law
HIV Discrimination in Florida
The Sass Law Firm represents employees in HIV discrimination cases. Federal and state laws protect employees against HIV discrimination and AIDS discrimination. In other words, employers may not discriminate against you because you are an HIV carrier or have contracted AIDS. If you feel you have suffered HIV or AIDS discrimination in not being hired, being fired, or in any other manner, including being subjected to a hostile work environment, and seek to challenge the discrimination, either through the employer or the courts, please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. HIV discrimination and AIDS discrimination are against the law.
HIV Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
The federal and state laws prohibiting treating employees differently with regard to the terms, conditions and privileges of employment based upon HIV and AIDS also make it illegal to subject an employee to harassment because of being an HIV carrier or having contracted AIDS. For example, if you are frequently subjected to offensive comments regarding HIV or AIDS by co-workers or supervisors, it could be considered unlawful harassment or creating a hostile work environment. If you feel you are being harassed because of HIV or AIDS, and need assistance with seeking internal remedies and/or legal remedies if the harassment does not stop, please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights. HIV/AIDS harassment is against the law.
Retaliation
Additionally, if you are retaliated against for complaining about the HIV/AIDS harassment or HIV/AIDS discrimination, please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Retaliation is against the law.
HIV Discrimination and HIV Harassment Frequently Asked Questions
Both federal and state laws protect employees against discrimination based on HIV/AIDS status. This means:
- Employers cannot discriminate against you because you are HIV positive
- Employers cannot discriminate against you because you have AIDS
- These protections apply to all aspects of employment
Discrimination is prohibited in:
- Hiring decisions
- Firing decisions
- Terms and conditions of employment
- Work environment and treatment
Harassment can include:
- Offensive comments about HIV/AIDS from co-workers or supervisors
- Different treatment regarding terms, conditions, and privileges of employment
- Creation of a hostile work environment
- Any discriminatory treatment based on HIV/AIDS status
If you experience discrimination or harassment:
- Document all incidents of discrimination or harassment
- Consider internal workplace remedies if available
- Seek legal consultation to understand your rights
- Take action before any applicable deadlines expire
Yes. It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who:
- Complain about HIV/AIDS harassment
- Report HIV/AIDS discrimination
- Seek internal remedies for discrimination
- Take legal action regarding discrimination
HIV/AIDS discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are against both federal and state laws.