Florida Supreme Court: State Law Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Pregnancy
On April 17, 2014, the Florida Supreme Court decided that “discrimination because of sex” under the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”) includes discrimination based on pregnancy, which is a “natural condition and primary characteristic unique to the female sex.” Delva v. Continental Group,...
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Monetary Damages Not Available to Plaintiffs Under Firefighter’s Bill of Rights
Curtis v. City of West Palm Beach, 4D10-876
June 22, 2011
The Fourth District Court of Appeal addressed the issue of whether a firefighter could claim monetary damages under the Firefighter’s Bill of Rights (“FBR”). The firefighter sought monetary relief for alleged violations of the FBR by the City of West Palm Beach in imposing disciplinary...
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