Defendant's Attorney: Valerie Lorraine Hooker and Rosa Maria Villa, Jr.

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Miami, Florida civil rights job discrmination lawyers represented the Plaintiff.

This case was filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, 24-001133-CA-01, and was removed to federal court by Grand Peaks Property Management, Inc.

"Grand Peaks is a fully integrated real estate investment firm that is dedicated to the highest standards of all aspects of multifamily investment."

Job discrimination law prohibits employers from making employment decisions based on certain characteristics, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This includes hiring, firing, promotions, pay, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Here are some key points about job discrimination law:

Who enforces the law
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws that prohibit job discrimination.

Who the laws apply to

Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws, as well as most labor unions and employment agencies.
What the laws protect against

In addition to discrimination, the laws protect workers from retaliation for opposing discrimination, participating in a discrimination investigation, or exercising their rights.

What constitutes harassment

Workplace harassment is unwelcome conduct based on a person's protected characteristic. This includes offensive jokes, name calling, physical assaults, and intimidation.

What the Equal Pay Act prohibits

The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying different wages based on sex for work of similar skill, effort, and responsibility.

Outcome: 10/10/2024 31 NOTICE of Settlement by Alexis Robinson (Georges-Pierre, Anthony) (Entered: 10/10/2024)
10/10/2024 32 ORDER ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING CASE AND REQUIRING STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 10/10/2024. See attached document for full details. (koy) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

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