These include mainly the grounds of colour, ethnic origin, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship and creed (religion). Depending on the circumstances, discrimination based on race may cite race alone or may include one or more related grounds. Each of these grounds is also discussed separately below.
—Any violation of any Florida statute making unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status in the areas of education, employment, housing, or public accommodations gives rise to a cause of action for all relief and damages described in s.
311 Call Center Callers are provided a fast, simple and convenient way to reach trained, professional information specialists with no voice mail and no transferring from agency to agency.
File a complaint with government or consumer programs File a complaint with your local consumer protection office. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve complaints against companies. Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
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.
Call us at 311 Monday-Friday, AM to PM to reach an information specialist at the Broward County Call Center. Send an email to Code Complaint. Visit our office, located at RIVERBEND CORPORATE PARK, 2307 WEST BROWARD BLVD., STE 300, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
You may use any (or all) of the following types of evidence): Direct Evidence: Direct evidence is the most straightforward form of evidence. It is a type of evidence that involves open evidence of discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
There are several convenient ways you can report a violation: Click here to report a complaint Call the Broward County. Call Center at 311 or 954-831-4000 (AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday)
A written complaint to OSPI must include the following information: A description the conduct or incident—use facts (what, who and when) An explanation of why you believe unlawful discrimination has taken place. Your name and contact information, including a mailing address.
When you make a discrimination claim, you need to provide the court with evidence from which it could decide that the discrimination took place. The obligation on you to provide this evidence is called the burden of proof.