Plaintiff seeks to recover damages from her employer for employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Plaintiff states in her complaint that the acts of the defendant are so outrageous that punitive damages are due up to and including attorney fees.
Civil Rights Act Title Vii For 1974 In Miami-Dade
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A claim up to $8,000 – not including costs, interest and attorneys' fees – can be filed with the Clerk's Office as a Small Claims action, ing to Rule 7.010 of the Florida Rules of Court and Chapter 34 of the Florida Statutes. A deputy clerk may be able to assist you with the filing of a small claims suit.
The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose. More resources are available on the Miami-Dade County Law Library site.
To file a formal consumer complaint, complete the below affidavit and save a copy of your completed affidavit for your records. You can print, sign, date and submit the affidavit by email (send as a pdf attachment to consumer@miamidade), fax to 786-469-2303 or mail to the address at the top of the affidavit.
You, the plaintiff, must file a “Statement of Claim” form, available at your Clerk's office. This must be fully completed and signed to receive a pre-trial conference date. If your claim is based upon written documentation, attach a copy of the contract to the Statement of Claim form. You may file by mail or in person.
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.
To file a formal consumer complaint, complete the below affidavit and save a copy of your completed affidavit for your records. You can print, sign, date and submit the affidavit by email (send as a pdf attachment to consumer@miamidade), fax to 786-469-2303 or mail to the address at the top of the affidavit.
The employee must first present evidence that he is a member of a protected class, he was qualified for the position he held, he suffered an adverse employment action such as being fired, and that he was replaced with another worker who is not a member of that protected class.
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.
The chances of winning your discrimination case can vary dramatically depending on the particular circumstances you face. When a lot of evidence has accumulated against your employer, such as emails and history of discriminatory remarks in front of multiple witnesses, your chances of winning a lawsuit are higher.
Examples of Title VII violations include: Making sexist comments that a woman belongs in the kitchen as opposed to an office. Denying a job offer to an African American job applicant who is as qualified as the Caucasian applicant you hired. Refusing to allow Muslims prayer time throughout the day.
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Learn about Miami-Dade County policies for different types of harassment, workplace violence and reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Employees or applicants should not be treated poorly or differently because of their membership in a protected category. Learn how to file a complaint. LEGAL AUTHORITY: TITLE VI, VII AND VIII, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; SECTION 485(f) OF THE HIGHER. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination against a job seeker or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended - prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. This Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Victim Assistance Grant Final Program. Guidelines, Federal Register, Vol. Office for Civil Rights, Atlanta, Georgia OR Miami-Dade County Equal Opportunity Board OR Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Miami, Florida OR