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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.
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FAQ #18: What’s My Deadline for Filing A Discrimination Case?
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 ›
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Lawsuit: CNA Fired for Seeking Workers’ Comp Benefits
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 ›
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What Does Racism in Pay Look Like? This.
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 ›
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Our consultations are free. You should never pay just to learn your rights.
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 ›
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FAQ #7: How Much Is My Case Worth?
The value of your employment-related claim will depend on a range of factors, including the type of claim and the specific details of your situation. It will also depend on what you’ve lost. But generally speaking, key factors in the… Read More ›
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Lawsuit: Walmart Fired Expectant Mother 11 Days Before Maternity Leave
A new federal lawsuit filed by Jim Garrity alleges that Walmart intentionally fired an expectant mother just 11 days before she gave birth, to avoid having to hold her job until she returned, as the law requires. Such conduct… Read More ›
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Would You Like Flies With That?
If there was ever a case that shows the importance of laws protecting whistleblowers, this might be it. Last week Jim Garrity filed a powerful whistleblower lawsuit against a fast-food restaurant franchisee for firing our client after she reported an… Read More ›
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Smashing Workplace Barriers for Women for 35 Years
It’s 2019 and, unfortunately, employers still treat women unfairly in a wide range of workplaces. Equal pay remains a severe problem. Women remain underpaid compared to men in virtually every occupation. Discrimination based on pregnancy, medical leave and familiar… Read More ›
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Agency Must Pay $85,000 to Officer Who Refused to Overlook Offenses by Prominent Citizens
A small-town Georgia police department has agreed to pay $85,000 to an officer that it pressured to ignore traffic offenses by local politicians and doctors. After the officer refused to treat “elite” residents more favorably than ordinary citizens, the… Read More ›
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Employer Pays $100,000 for Failing to Explain FMLA Rights to Sick Employee
The Orange County, Florida Tax Collector’s Office agreed to pay $100,000 today to settle a claim by our client, Millie Perez-Davis, that its managers failed to tell her that she could take medical leave when she became ill in the… Read More ›
Jim Garrity, Esq. - Employee Rights Lawyer 