Boca Raton Lawyer: Sexual Orientation Discrimination
While there is currently no federal or statewide protection against employment discrimination, harassment, or hostile workplace for individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, there are local ordinances in place that do provide protection. We are also hopeful that pending state and federal legislation will be enacted to provide even more rights for members of the GLBT community, and that sexual orientation will one day be recognized as a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
At Backer Law Firm, P.A., in Boca Raton, Florida, we represent gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender clients who feel they have been treated unfairly in the workplace or have a sexual orientation discrimination claim. If you suspect that you have been terminated, laid off or harassed because you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered/transsexual, or because your employer believes you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered/transsexual, you may have a valid claim against them.
Contact us to discuss your case with experienced Palm Beach and Broward County sexual orientation discrimination lawyer.
The Firm to Turn to for GLBT Legal Issues: Backer Law Firm, P.A., is an advocate for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender/transsexual communities in South Florida. We are a proud supporter of Lambda Legal, the nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender/transsexual clients and people who have HIV/AIDS.
Discrimination Can Be Subtle or Overt
Individuals who discriminate against and harass gays and lesbians are sometimes very subtle in their jabs and taunts, and sometimes they are relentlessly and overtly cruel. Our clients have complained about being called names, being physically threatened, being sexually harassed and even being fired. Many of them wonder, "How bad does it have to get before I can take action?"
As experienced Boca Raton discrimination lawyers, we are ready to help you determine if you have a case and to offer advice about how to best pursue your right to protection from such unacceptable behavior.
Call Us at 561-922-7750 or 888-828-1497
If you have questions about gender identity or sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace, contact us today for a consultation with an employment rights attorney. We are able to serve clients who speak French, Spanish and Vietnamese.
