Employment Discrimination and Retaliation
Practice Areas
- Employment discrimination and retaliation
- Sexual harassment and hostile work environment
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime and minimum wage
- Florida Minimum Wage Act (FMWA)
- Florida Whistleblowers Act
- Employment contracts
- Employment counseling and claims prevention
- More
Florida Discrimination Attorneys
Employment law covers issues that arise between employers and employees such as employment discrimination where an employee is singled out for unfair treatment because he or she belongs to a particular class of persons.
There are many facets to discrimination, but one thing is certain, discrimination in the workplace is illegal and adversely affects employee income and job stability, company productivity, and the reputations of both employees and employers.
With over 45 years of extensive experience, the attorneys of Richard D. Tuschman , P.A. have successfully represented both employees and employers in discrimination law cases. Call us to discuss your unique case.
What Constitutes Employment Discrimination?
Ideally, employment decisions and advancement opportunities for all individuals would be based on merit, qualifications, experience, skills and abilities. When this does not happen, there is a potential for employment discrimination.
Employment discrimination occurs when an employee is harassed on the job or suffers an adverse employment action as a result of his or her:
Age
Marital Status
Religion
Disability
Military or Veteran Status
Sexual Identity
Familial Status
National Orientation
Sexual Orientation
Gender
Race
Union Affiliation
We Represent Employees & Employers
Richard D. Tuschman, P.A. has extensive experience representing employers and employees in all forms of discrimination matters, providing firm, persuasive representation in all courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels.
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