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On June 15th, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the language of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and sex, also applies to gay and transgender workers. 

Justice Gorsuch, who wrote the majority opinion, stated that “It is impossible to discriminate against a person for being homosexual or transgender without discriminating against that individual based on sex.” The Supreme Court’s decision will allow employees who feel they have been discriminated against based on their sexual orientation or gender

The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Interconnect Cable Technology Corporation (ICTC) for disability discrimination. The EEOC alleges that ICTC, an electronics manufacturer in Brooksville, FL, violated federal law by demoting and later discharging an employee after she was hospitalized for a mental illness. The employee had worked for ICTC for more than 20 years and had been promoted repeatedly in that time. In June 2019, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with major depressive disorder. When she returned to work, she was immediately demoted and her pay was cut. A

The EEOC filed and won a lawsuit against Orlando Float, an Orlando massage therapy company, for pregnancy discrimination. The EEOC charged that Orlando Float required all pregnant employees to produce a doctor’s note, regardless of whether the employee was requesting any changes in her work conditions and responsibilities. Orlando Float claimed that this was to protect the safety interests of pregnant women and their unborn children. A pregnant employee expressed concern over the requirement to produce a doctor’s note and was fired on her next shift. 

Orlando Float’s actions were in

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS – COVID -19 UPDATE

Effective April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020   

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides 100% paid leave for up to two weeks to employees who require leave because:

They are subject to an isolation order by Federal, State or local government.

They have been advised by a health care provider to quarantine.

They are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and are seeking a medical diagnosis.
They are caring for his/her child where school or daycare is closed due to COVID-19.

Employees caring for an individual who is subject to quarantine

Our office is getting a lot of inquiries from those who have recently lost their job. Please keep in mind that being let go because the business you worked for has closed due to COVID 19 is legal. Businesses may be required to reduce their workforce but businesses cannot use COVID-19 as an excuse to fire you due to your age, race, disability, sex, national origin or religion. Please call us at 813- 769-3900 with any questions you may have.
If you have been recently let go, please read below for

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2020/01/23/tcf-bank-race-discrimination-case-sauntore-thomas/4546199002/

This article from the Detroit Free Press is another example of racial profiling and discrimination. This is not a unique situation.  We have had clients face the same situation in the Tampa Bay area.  It’s shameful that 50 years after the civil rights movement, people of color are still facing this discrimination. As MLK stated, “Humans have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go.”

We all must continue to fight for justice.  If you have been discriminated in the

McDonald’s workers sue to address sexual harassment (Click to Read More)

The EEOC filed a lawsuit against BHT Constructions LLC, a construction company in Davie, Florida, for sex discrimination. The EEOC alleges in the lawsuit that a female applicant was denied employment and was told by a BHT worksite supervisor that the company does not hire women. This conduct is in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employers from discrimination based on sex. Women are still confronted with sex discrimination in today’s work force but women in construction are especially vulnerable to this type

Great article done by the Tampa Bay Times detailing the horrific daily lives of Cognizant’s many employees. Thompson Legal Center, LLC has numerous clients alleging sex discrimination, sex harassment, disability discrimination and harassment, FMLA retaliation and all forms of retaliation against Cognizant. Contact the office at (813) 769-3900 or reach out to attorney KC Hopkinson directly if you believe that you too are experiencing similar discriminatory, harassing or retaliatory treatment at the workplace. Your rights do matter. Take the first step today!

The American Workplace Still Won’t Accommodate Pregnant Workers – click to read article.