Florida Commission on Human Relations, Frequently Asked Questions

Citation: Florida Commission on Human Relations, Frequently Asked Questions
Jurisdiction: Florida (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://fchr.myflorida.com/faq-frequently-asked-questions ↗

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Whistle-Blower: Relief may include reinstatement to the same or an equivalent position or reasonable front pay, reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights, compensation, if appropriate, for lost wages, benefits, or other last remuneration caused by the adverse action, payment of reasonable costs, including attorney’s fees, and issuance of an injunction

+ What types of entities are subject to Florida’s employment discrimination laws?

Employers who have 15 or more employees; employment agencies, labor organizations, joint labor-management committees. It is an unlawful employment practice for any person to discriminate against any other person seeking a license, certification, or other credential, seeking to become a member or associate of such a club, association or other organization, or seeking to take or pass an examination.

+ What types of entities are subject to Florida’s housing discrimination laws?

Private home seller/renter who owns more than three (3) single-family houses, owner-occupied buildings with fewer than four dwelling units, financial institutions (banks, credit unions, etc.), mortgage brokers, realtors, realty companies and entities offering housing for seniors.

+ There is a local office that accepts and investigates housing discrimination complaints. What is the difference between FCHR and this local office?