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While Florida’s laws regarding discrimination do not vary much from that of the federal laws and I did not find anything exceptionally unique about any of the statutes, they do take discrimination in the workforce seriously and afford workers protection from harassment and/or discrimination. In fact they have set up a state agency to handle matters related to discrimination, including educating the public, investigating allegations, and punishing offenders.

The Florida Commission on Human Relations, or FCHR is a resource for both the state and the business community alike. Their overall goal is to eliminate discrimination all together. The agency enforces both state and federal laws with regard to employment. Florida (FL) job discrimination law in the workplace deems that it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status or familial status. These laws apply to employers with 15 or more employees. If you feel you have been a victim of discrimination, you should file immediately, but no later than 365 days from the date the discrimination took place or the date you learned that discriminatory action was used.

Florida (FL) Job discrimination law in the workplace gives the FCHR authority to receive and investigate complaints from any person working or seeking employment with an employer in the public and private sectors. The commission also has the authority to initiate a complaint based on reliable information that any person or business has been, or is engaged in a discriminatory practice. If it is determined by the commission that an individual has been discriminated against they may be entitled to any wages lost, actual and other compensatory damages, reinstatement, promotion, a cease and desist order and attorney fees. In the case of a civil action a complainant may be eligible for up to $100,000 in punitive damages.

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