Sex discrimination is banned by federal and state laws. In Florida, it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in the workplace, public spaces, or at school. Unfortunately, gender discrimination still occurs.
Victims of gender discrimination may suffer psychological consequences and lose opportunities. If you were discriminated against because of your gender identity, you may be entitled to pursue damages. A gender discrimination attorney in Florida will help you come back stronger.
Gender Discrimination in the Workplace Explained by a Florida Attorney
Sex and gender discrimination happens when a person or institution prevents you from exercising your rights based on your sex or gender identity. These are some of the most common gender discrimination cases our Florida personal injury lawyers handle regularly:
- Preventing you from applying for a job position based on your sex or gender
- Asking inappropriate personal questions during an interview, for instance, your sexual preference.
- Refusing to give you a promotion.
- Paying different wages for the same job based on the employee’s sex.
- Preventing an employee from getting the same training opportunities.
- Demoting or firing someone for their involvement in associations.
- Making offensive comments about someone’s gender identity, even if they are not sexual.
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employers are prohibited from discriminating against anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. However, there are many ways gender discrimination can be present in the workplace, so it is better to call an attorney if you think you are being discriminated against.
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What Can a Florida Gender Discrimination Attorney Do for Your Case?
Gender discrimination can have severe consequences on the victim’s psychological health, but it also can affect them financially. For instance, when they get less pay for the same job because of their gender, also known as the gender pay gap. But talking to an experienced attorney can help your case in many ways.
Investigate the Gender Discrimination Event
Many workplace gender discrimination cases may be difficult to prove without evidence. A team of gender discrimination lawyers can conduct a private investigation to find proof of harassment and develop a legal strategy for your case. Our attorneys can use different pieces of evidence to support your case, such as:
- Your employee handbooks and policy statements
- Payment invoices and receipts
- Employee reviews
- Your workplace’s CCTV footage
- Social media posts
- Witness testimony
Negotiate a Financial Settlement
There are many ways to solve a gender discrimination claim, but in most cases, a financial settlement is better than a trial for the victims. That is because a trial can be even more stressful and take months or even years to end, and sometimes, victims cannot wait. Your gender discrimination attorney in Florida can also negotiate with the liable parties and their insurance to recover an economic arrangement for your damages.
Pursuing Damages for Gender Discrimination in Court
Some cases are impossible to solve through negotiation, and in those cases, you should be ready to take the case to a Florida Court. But your legal representative can ensure you have all the documents you need, and they can even represent you in front of a judge.
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How Much Is My Gender Discrimination Case Worth?
Most gender discrimination cases can cause psychological injuries. Still, they can also cause financial struggles, for instance, when someone loses their job or when it is the cause for injuries after a personal attack.
Gender discrimination cases can grant you different types of damages, mainly punitive damages and economic and non-economic damages. While you can get an idea by looking at other case results, a gender discrimination lawyer can look at your case to determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to recover.
Punitive Damages
It is important to understand that, to get punitive damages, your case must get to court, since only a judge or jury can decide on them. Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are monetary compensation awarded to punish the defendant for their conduct and deter others from behaving the same way.
These damages are usually granted when the defendant’s actions are particularly reckless, intentional, or malicious. The amount of punitive damages awarded varies depending on the jurisdiction and the case’s specific circumstances. But courts tend to consider factors such as the harm caused to the victim and the defendant’s financial status.
Economic and Non-Economic Damages
Gender discrimination occurs when someone’s rights are denied because of gender identity. And it is also considered gender discrimination when you do not receive the same payment or opportunities as others, or get fired because of your sex.
Economic damages in a gender discrimination case may include:
- Lost wages. That includes income and benefits you could have earned without the discriminatory actions. Past and future lost wages, including any bonuses, promotions, or raises you could have received, are also included.
- Back pay. If you were wrongfully terminated or demoted, you may be entitled to receive back pay for the wages you could have earned.
- Front pay. In some cases, you may suffer future economic losses. For instance, if you need long-term psychological counseling.
- Benefits and retirement contributions. This applies when the discriminatory act affects your health insurance, retirement contributions, or pension benefits.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are intended to compensate for intangible harms and losses you may have experienced due to the discrimination. These damages differ depending on the jurisdiction and the case’s specific circumstances. Some of the most common non-economic damages our attorneys recover are:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Reputation damage
- Psychological injuries, such as anxiety or PTSD
A gender discrimination lawyer in Florida will help you determine the type of damages you can recover and calculate an appropriate amount for economic and non-economic damages.
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A Florida Gender Discrimination Lawyer Is Ready to Help You
If you were the victim of someone else’s prejudice, you may be entitled to recover compensation in a gender discrimination claim. Gender discrimination can harm people emotionally and financially. However, a personal injury attorney can help you file a legal claim against the responsible parties.
Gender discrimination attorneys at Fasig | Brooks can listen to your story and provide you with legal counseling, so you can make an informed decision. Contact us, and let us answer all your questions, and develop a legal strategy in an initial legal consultation at no cost.
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