FLORIDA – Yesterday Jim Garrity sued Walmart and a male former employee, under Florida’s “reverge porn” law, alleging that both the employee and Walmart managers disseminated intimate pictures of Mr. Garrity’s client that she fully expected would remain private. More… Read More ›
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Saleswoman Sues Car Dealer After Manager’s Nudist Camp Invite
FLORIDA – A saleswoman fired after just 45 days on the job has sued the dealer, alleging she was sexually harassed and then immediately fired for reporting it. Jim Garrity represents the woman. During her short tenure, the lawsuit says,… Read More ›
Dunkin’ Franchise Owner Sued for Wage & Hour Violations
FLORIDA – A franchisee of Dunkin’ (formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts) violated federal law by intentionally altering an employee’s electronic time records to short his pay, and then firing him after he complained of the fraud, Jim Garrity charged in… Read More ›
Jim Garrity Recovers $692,000 for Race Discrimination Victim
A settlement has been reached following a race-discrimination verdict in favor of Jim Garrity’s client The deal required the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) to pay a total of $692,000. It is a spectacular and just ending. To quote Jim’s… Read More ›
Employer Settles Breast Cancer Discrimination Case
Aug. 21, 2021 (Florida). A large government employer this week agreed to settle our client’s discrimination case, bringing a three-year battle to an end. Our client, who asked that her identity and the terms of settlement remain confidential, was beyond… Read More ›
Can You Record Conversations At Work?
With recording devices becoming increasingly common (and concealable), more employees than ever are recording conversations with bosses and coworkers in order to capture misconduct that would otherwise be impossible to prove. The question we often get is, “Is it legal… Read More ›
For Displaced Workers, It’s Time to Talk About the “B” Word.
With no vaccine in sight, and with many workforces cutting back on a permanent basis, some of our clients are facing a very long-term struggle for financial survival. They’re adapting, but overcoming the hurdles of lost income may require something… Read More ›
$250,000 Settlement for High School Principal in Sexual Harassment Case
Jim Garrity has resolved another discrimination lawsuit against a Florida school, Bay Haven Charter Academy, that has faced a number of similar claims in the past. This time, Garrity sued on behalf of an award-winning high school principal… Read More ›
Need Quick Answers About Your Job Rights? We’ll Answer Them. Free.
We’re one of the busiest and most successful employee-rights firms in the country. We know that employees don’t need to hire us for everything that comes up. Sometimes they just have some quick questions and they need quick answers. What… Read More ›
County to Pay Parks Employee $100,000 to Settle Age Case
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 ›