What is employment discrimination law?

Employment discrimination law is a set of laws that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants on the basis of certain characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. In Florida, the laws that protect employees from discrimination are known as the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 and the Florida Fair Employment Practices Act. The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 provides protection from discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, and physical or mental disability. It prohibits employers from treating employees differently or harassing them due to any of these protected characteristics. This law also prohibits employers from discriminating in decisions such as hiring, firing, and promotions. The Florida Fair Employment Practices Act provides protection from discrimination based on a variety of characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, and sexual orientation. This law applies to employers with 15 or more employees and provides protection from discriminatory practices in decisions such as hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation. Both of these laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants in any of the categories mentioned above. Employers must also provide reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants who have a disability that affects their ability to do their job. If an employer is found to be in violation of these laws, they can be subject to substantial fines and/or other penalties.

What is employment discrimination law?

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