Labor & Employment Law
Sickle Cell Discrimination in Florida
Sass Law Firm represents employees in sickle cell anemia discrimination cases. Federal and state laws protect employees against sickle cell anemia discrimination. In other words, employers may not discriminate against you because you have been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia or the genetic marker for sickle cell anemia. If you feel you have suffered discrimination in not being hired, being fired, or in any other manner, including being subjected to a hostile work environment, and seek to remedy the discrimination based on sickle cell anemia, either through the employer or the courts, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Discrimination related to sickle cell anemia is against the law.
Sickle Cell Anemia Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
The federal and state laws prohibiting treating employees differently with regard to the terms, conditions and privileges of employment because of sickle cell anemia also make it illegal to subject an employee to harassment because of sickle cell anemia. For example, if you are frequently subjected to derogatory comments regarding sickle cell anemia 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 sickle cell anemia, and need assistance with seeking internal remedies and/or legal remedies if the harassment does not stop, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights.
Retaliation
Additionally, if you are retaliated against for complaining about sickle cell anemia harassment or discrimination, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Retaliation is against the law.
Sickle Cell Anemia Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
Federal and state laws protect employees from discrimination based on:
- Having sickle cell anemia
- Having the genetic marker for sickle cell anemia
- Any condition related to sickle cell anemia
Employers cannot discriminate in:
- Hiring decisions
- Firing decisions
- Terms and conditions of employment
- Any other employment privileges
- Creation of a hostile work environment
Harassment can include:
- Derogatory comments about sickle cell anemia
- Harassment from co-workers or supervisors
- Creation of a hostile work environment
- Different treatment regarding workplace conditions
If you experience harassment:
- Document all incidents of harassment
- Consider internal workplace remedies if available
- Seek legal consultation if the harassment doesn’t stop
- Know your rights under federal and state law
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for:
- Complaining about sickle cell discrimination
- Reporting harassment related to sickle cell anemia
- Seeking remedies for discrimination or harassment
- Exercising their legal rights
Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to sickle cell anemia are against both federal and state laws.