Florida employers who practice discrimination may count on their employees being ill-informed about their rights or afraid to stand up for themselves. An expert in employment law Orlando can help prevent an unscrupulous employer from taking advantage of you by doing the following.

Identify Illegal Behavior

Florida is an “at-will” employment state. Employers can terminate employees without cause but cannot infringe upon employee rights. An employment lawyer can determine if an employer’s reason for firing an employee is valid or due to discriminatory or illegal motives.

Explain Your Options

If you are a victim of workplace discrimination, you may want to file a claim against your employer. An employment lawyer can determine if it is better to request a determination to sue from the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Knowing the rules for filing a discrimination claim can prevent you from misfiling paperwork and losing valuable time.

Prepare a Claim

A claim includes specific details about the alleged discrimination against you, when it happened and evidence to support what you say happened. An experienced employment attorney knows how to present your claim to give you the best chance of receiving a determination in your favor after impartial employee rights agents review it.

Negotiate a Settlement

If the FCHR or the EEOC determines that you have a right to sue, your employer may want to settle before your case goes to court. If you are no longer working when your case is ready to settle, you may be willing to accept less than you deserve to expedite receipt of compensation. An experienced attorney can help you get the highest settlement as quickly as possible. 

If you are a victim of employment discrimination, having an Orlando employment attorney on your side is the best way to get the justice you deserve.