Understanding the Philippine Labor Code Generally, the code protects all employees against discrimination on the following: Gender. Age. Marital and pregnancy status. Solo parent status.
The amount will vary, depending on each case. Typically, the average EEOC lawsuit payout is $40,000 for most discrimination cases. However, the number can increase to an amount of seven figures easily for severe cases. For example, cases of wrongful termination can include a settlement of about $1 million.
What is the 80% Rule? The 80% rule was created to help companies determine if they have been unwittingly discriminatory in their hiring process. The rule states that companies should be hiring protected groups at a rate that is at least 80% of that of white men.
If your employer has acted unfairly toward you or engaged in illegal activity, you may be able to take legal action against them with the help of an employment lawyer. Before you take such action, you should consult with an employment lawyer to find out if your case is worth pursuing.
Under Florida law, the employee may bring a state law claim within four years after the act of discrimination has occurred, but must either obtain a Reasonable Cause finding from the FCHR or allow 180 days to pass without a finding from the FCHR.
Proving discrimination in the workplace is all about documentation, and there are multiple types of documentation that may be used to prove your case. Company Policies & Employee Handbooks. Personnel Files. Personal Journals or Diaries. Medical and Mental Health Records. Witness Information.
CERTIFICATE FOR FORECLOSURE HOUSE (CU) Miami Dade County and Ordinance No. 08-133 applies to all residential properties that are acquired from a Title Certificate (Judgments and Foreclosures). Properties affected are single family residences, multifamily residences, duplex, and iniums.
On , the Board of County Commissioners adopted and passed Ordinance No. 75-34, amending the South Florida Building Code (at the time) to require that all buildings, except single family residences, duplexes and minor structures, 40 years old or older be recertified as to their structural safety.