National Origin Discrimination Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale
It Should Not Matter Where You Come from in Your Workplace
It is sometimes said that one thing unique about South Florida is that "everybody hates everybody." At The Amlong Firm, in Fort Lauderdale, our lawyers have handled cases of national origin discrimination between Cubans and Puerto Ricans; among Jamaicans, Haitians and American Blacks; and between whites and Hispanics of all origins. In the workplace as in our private lives, South Florida is a melting pot that has not quite melted.
National Origin Discrimination Is Prohibited by Federal Law
Our firm understands national origin discrimination and ethnic discrimination. We also work with experts who understand it. At The Amlong Firm, we have the sophisticated experience you need to fight the negative consequences of national origin discrimination at your workplace. We are here to advocate for the rights of people facing nuanced discrimination based on their national origin, including cases involving:
- Failure to hire someone who is clearly from somewhere other than the United States
- Asking about the origins of a person's surname
- Refusing to promote an employee who is from another country
- Favoring employees who are from the same national origin as the supervisor
- Inequitable discipline policies based on national origin
- Making insensitive remarks such as "you people" when referring to someone from a different national origin
- Requiring every employee to speak only the English language on the job when it may not be necessary to the business
The Amlong Firm's team is a diverse group of professionals dedicated to protecting your rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This federal law prohibits employers with 15 or more workers from discriminating against employees based on national origin.
We Can Help You Fight National Origin Discrimination in the Workplace. Call to Learn How.
For immediate legal help, contact us online or give us a call at (954) 953-5490.
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Hear From Our Happy Clients
At The Amlong Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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“You answered all questions in a professional manner that brought me on board.”Marc J. (Race Discrimination)
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“The team cares about integrity and the truth. The team fights for what's right and fights within the confines of the law. They are 'by the book' even when the other side isn't.”Maya (Gender Discrimination)
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Very knowledgeable and worth your time. My case was on the easier side, but definitely would refer anyone to Karen or the firm in general.Adryan C.
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Ms. Amlong represented me as a 16b officer in a public company in a labor and harassment suit against my former employer. We were up against a giant with a powerful NY law firm across the table. Her experience and expertise allowed her overlook their intimidation and shame tactics and as a result, she was able to keep me calm and focussed on what was important versus reacting emotionally to their nonsense. While the matter was resolved under confidential terms, I was extremely pleased with Karen's strategy and results from same. I would highly recommend her.Vickie A.
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“Ms. Amlong took the time to fully understand all the complexities involved and provide an analysis, from a legal perspective, as to what was happening, provide realistic expectations as to what could be done and an estimate timeline to resolution.”Former Client (Gender and National Origin Discrimination)
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“Ms. Amlong represented me as a 16b officer in a public company in a labor and harassment suit against my former employer. We were up against a giant with a powerful New York law firm. I was extremely pleased with Karen's strategy and results.”Vickie A. (Age And Gender Discrimination)
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“During one of the hardest times in my life, she was a beacon of trust and strength. I recommend her in the strongest terms.”Tannen C. (Gender Discrimination)
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“I decided to take action against the sexual harassment, hostile working environment, and retaliation that I faced while working as a firefighter. They were very transparent on how tough and long this process could take when attempting to go against a City.”Melissa (Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination, Retaliation)