Marital Status Discrimination and Harassment

Labor & Employment Law

Marital Status Discrimination and Harassment in Florida

Sass Law Firm represents employees in marital status discrimination and harassment cases in state courts. Florida state law protects employees against discrimination based upon their marital status. In other words, employers may not discriminate against you because you are married, unmarried, single, divorced, widowed or separated. If you feel you were not hired because of your marital status, or that you suffered in any other way due to your family status, including being subjected to a hostile work environment, you may have an employment discrimination case under state law. If you are seeking to challenge the discrimination, please call the Sass Law Firm, to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Marital status discrimination is against the law in Florida.

Retaliation

The state law against treating employees differently with regard to the terms, conditions and privileges of employment based on whether you are married, unmarried, single, divorced, widowed or separated, also make it illegal to retaliate against an employee for complaining about marital status harassment or marital status discrimination. If you feel you are being retaliated against, please call the Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Retaliation is against the law in Florida.

Marital Status Discrimination and Harassment Frequently Asked Questions

Florida state law protects employees against discrimination based on their marital status. This means employers cannot discriminate against you because you are:

  • Married
  • Unmarried
  • Single
  • Divorced
  • Widowed
  • Separated

Discrimination is prohibited in:

  • Hiring decisions
  • Terms and conditions of employment
  • Workplace treatment
  • Creation of a hostile work environment
  • Any other employment privileges
  • Yes. Florida law makes it illegal to retaliate against employees who:

    • Complain about marital status harassment
    • Report marital status discrimination
    • Challenge discriminatory practices
    • Seek remedies for discrimination

If you experience discrimination or retaliation:

  • Document all incidents of discrimination
  • Keep records of any discriminatory treatment
  • Seek legal consultation to understand your rights
  • Take action before any applicable deadlines expire

Marital status discrimination and retaliation are against the law in Florida.

Need Help with Marital Discrimination?

If you believe you have experienced marital status discrimination or retaliation, schedule a consultation with an experienced employment lawyer to discuss your rights and potential remedies under Florida state law.
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