Religion Discrimination

FairLaw Firm Fights For Workplace Equality For All Persons

The United States was founded on the principle of freedom of religion, as our ancestors came to the New World to escape religious persecution. Several state and federal laws make it illegal for employers to discriminate against their workers based on their religion. Yet, this type of employment discrimination still occurs in many workplaces. Whether the source is a supervisor, manager, co-worker, or customer, religious discrimination in any form is unacceptable. If you feel you have been unfairly discriminated against, FairLaw Firm has dedicated religious workplace discrimination lawyers in Miami, FL ready to assist with your case. Reach out to us today to request a free case evaluation to determine your best course of action. We fight for workplace equality for all!

Protection Under The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 And More

Thanks to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), all Americans have the right to work without fear of persecution for their religious beliefs. Employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against individuals based solely upon their religion. Religious employment discrimination goes beyond the individual to also include their partner’s beliefs, meaning you are also protected from unfair treatment or harassment related to your partner’s religion. Legislation not only protects believers of widespread religions like Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism, but it also extends to those with sincere ethical or moral beliefs not rooted in one of these widespread faiths, including atheists. Examples of religious discrimination in the workplace include:

• Refusing to hire a person based on their religion
• Firing or demoting a person based on their religion
• Denying a person benefits or promotions because of their religion
• Prohibiting a person from taking time off to observe religious holidays
• Harassing a person for dress codes associated with their religion (hats, headdresses, or attire)
• Creating a hostile work environment with offensive language and behavior
• Requiring someone with sincerely held religious beliefs to work on a religious holiday

How FairLaw Firm Helps Clients Of All Religious Backgrounds

Working with clients of all faiths, FairLaw Firm has helped many individuals receive legal compensation, including back pay and benefits, for the harm done by religious discrimination in the workplace. These types of cases also often set up orders to prevent further religious discrimination by the employer against future employees, a feat of which we are quite proud. Since 2004, our law firm has been dedicated to fighting for workers’ rights throughout the state of Florida. From severance agreements to wrongful termination and general litigation matters, no case is out of our scope. We have represented clients discriminated against due to their religion, race, age, gender, and other factors.

Request A Free Case Evaluation From Our Employment Attorneys

State and federal employment laws ensure you do not have to tolerate religious discrimination or harassment in your place of employment. If you feel you have experienced discrimination from a current, previous, or prospective employer during the application process, reach out to our team. We offer free initial consultations and take on many cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid until you do. Stop discrimination in any form by talking to our employment attorneys in Miami, FL.