Coral Gables Workplace Discrimination Attorney

At Diane Perez, P.A., I bring a credential that very few Florida attorneys hold: board certification in labor and employment law by The Florida Bar. That certification means you have independently verified legal expertise in your corner from the very first consultation. Workplace discrimination can strip away your income, your confidence and your sense of security at work. You deserve an attorney who takes that seriously, and I am here to ensure you do not face it alone.

Understanding Workplace Discrimination In Florida

Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats you differently because of a legally protected characteristic. The Florida Civil Rights Act prohibits this in hiring, pay, promotions and firing decisions. Federal laws like Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act provide further protection.

Florida law protects workers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability and marital status. Common claims involve:

• Race discrimination: Unequal treatment in any aspect of employment based on race or skin color
• Age discrimination: Adverse treatment based on age (federal law protects workers 40 and older)
• Pregnancy discrimination: Negative employment actions tied to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions
• Disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation denials: Adverse treatment based on disability or denial of legally required accommodations
• National origin and immigration status discrimination: Unfair treatment based on country of origin, ethnicity or immigration background
• Religious discrimination and accommodation: Refusal to accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs or practices

These represent the most common protected categories under Florida law, and if your employer punished you for reporting any of them, that retaliation may be a separate violation as well.

Building Evidence For A Florida Workplace Discrimination Case

Strong documentation is the foundation of any discrimination claim. The evidence you gather early can determine how strong your case will be. Start preserving the following as soon as possible:

• Emails and written communications
• Performance records
• Witness information
• HR complaints and responses
• Dates and timelines

Organized records give your attorney a stronger starting position from day one. You also typically have 365 days to file a charge with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) for state claims, though federal deadlines may differ and exceptions exist.

Do Not Let Workplace Discrimination Go Unanswered

You have already paid a price you should not have had to pay. With nearly 20 years of employment law experience, I serve clients in both English and Spanish, bringing skilled bilingual advocacy to employees across South Florida. Call my office at 305-701-9474 or message me online to schedule your consultation today.