When it comes to California discrimination lawsuits, the potential payout varies greatly depending on the company's size. Take small businesses with fewer than 100 employees - they're looking at a maximum payout of $50,000. But scale up to 101-200 employees, and that number jumps to $100,000.
To file a complaint of discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) instead of the Florida Commission on Human Relations, call 1-800-669-4000.
Discrimination in health care is defined as negative actions or lack of consideration directed towards an individual or group based on preconceived notions about their identity. Individuals do not have to belong to a marginalized group themselves to experience discrimination against that group.
Get Outside Help Contact your state attorney general or state consumer protection office. Contact a national consumer organization. Contact your local Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau is made up of organizations supported by local businesses. File a report with the FTC.
To file your complaint, call (888) 419-3456, or complete the Health Care Facility Complaint Form . Your complaint can be filed anonymously, however if you wish to know the results of your complaint, you should be prepared to give your name, address and telephone number.
Discrimination in places of public accommodation.
Social discrimination is defined as the differentiating treatment of an individual based on their actual or perceived characteristics (e.g., race/ethnicity, age, gender, income status, or medical condition) (Meyer, 2003).
760.06 Powers of the commission. —Within the limitations provided by law, the commission shall have the following powers: (1) To maintain offices in the State of Florida. (2) To meet and exercise its powers at any place within the state.
—Any violation of any Florida statute making unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status in the areas of education, employment, housing, or public accommodations gives rise to a cause of action for all relief and damages described in s.