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We are employment discrimination attorneys, representing employees only, across Florida and Georgia, in every kind of workplace claim. We do not represent employers. Our work is 100% devoted to employee rights, and we do not handle any other kind of cases.

• Hiring the Wrong Lawyer for Your Employment Case Will Get You Fired. Here’s Why.

  By Jim Garrity on June 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The legal profession is wildly overcrowded.  Some law firms, including personal injury firms, are struggling to keep their doors open.  In desperation, they run ads for other work, including employment cases.  “Hire us for your harassment case!,” some ads we’ve… Read More ›

• County to Pay Parks Employee $100,000 to Settle Age Case

  By Jim Garrity on May 29, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

    Bay County, Florida – the home of spring break mecca Panama City Beach – agreed last night to pay $100,000 to resolve a claim of age discrimination by our client, a 62-year old parks worker who unsuccessfully sought a… Read More ›

• Corizon Health, On Eve of Trial, Agrees to Pay in Disability Discrimination Case

  By Jim Garrity on May 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  One of the nation’s largest healthcare providers served notice on Jim Garrity this month that, to avoid facing him in a federal jury trial next month, it would pay to settle his client’s disability discrimination case. On top of that,… Read More ›

• It’s Illegal for Employers to Ask About Your Family Medical History

  By Jim Garrity on May 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you filled out a form, either while applying for a job or after being hired, that asked you to answer questions about your personal or family health histories? If so, your legal right to keep such information confidential was… Read More ›

• Lawsuit: School Bus Driver Sexually Harassed by Supervisor [Graphic]

  By Jim Garrity on April 29, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  A new lawsuit filed by Jim Garrity against the Leon County, Florida School Board today alleges that a school bus driver was repeatedly sexually harassed by her male supervisor, and became the target of retaliation by other supervisors for reporting… Read More ›

• Hiring or Promotion Discrimination? Ask These 25 Questions.

  By Jim Garrity on April 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  We’re often hired to sue an employer for discrimination over a hiring or promotion decision.  This is where lots of discrimination occurs.  Many superior employees are denied a job opportunity, or a chance to promote upwards, because of their race,… Read More ›

• FAQ #18: What’s My Deadline for Filing A Discrimination Case?

  By Jim Garrity on April 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The laws allowing you to sue an employer for discrimination, harassment and retaliation all have deadlines.  The deadlines are different for most types of claims.  And they can differ based on the state you’re in. Here’s a general guide. Keep… Read More ›

• Lawsuit: CNA Fired for Seeking Workers’ Comp Benefits

  By Jim Garrity on March 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  A lawsuit filed by Jim Garrity against a nursing facility alleges that our client, a 68-year old certified nursing assistant (CNA), was fired for seeking workers’ compensation benefits.  Unfortunately, her situation is all too common.  Many employers fire workers once… Read More ›

• What Does Racism in Pay Look Like? This.

  By Jim Garrity on March 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  A blockbuster federal lawsuit filed by Jim Garrity alleges that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) refused to properly raise a black female employee’s pay even while it freely did so for white employees.  The discrimination was so obvious and… Read More ›

• Our consultations are free. You should never pay just to learn your rights.

  By Jim Garrity on March 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  We never charge a fee for our consultations. You can learn everything you need to know, and have all your questions answered, completely free.  Jim Garrity believes that no one should be forced to spend money just to learn their… Read More ›