A former University of Florida law professor has sued the school, claiming she was forced to resign after complaining about racism. ...more

February 10, 2009

A woman who worked as a legal assistant in Pinellas-Pasco Public Defender Bob Dillinger's office has filed a federal lawsuit against him, claiming she was retaliated against after complaining that male attorneys had made sexually-degrading remarks to her. ...more

July 30, 2008

Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. will pay $64,400 to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of withholding severance pay to force a longtime employee to withdraw a discrimination charge. ...more

July 1, 2008

Hillsborough County taxpayers could be on the hook for $100,000 or more to defend the county in a sexual harassment lawsuit involving Commissioner Kevin White. ...more

May 31, 2008

RESOURCES Beth-El Farmworker Mission 18240 U.S. 301 S. Wimauma FL 33598 (813) 633-1548 ...more

April 27, 2008

SEBRING – Do you own a car? That's one of the questions which could land you in big trouble with the federal government if you're an employer and you pose that question to an applicant during a job interview. Here are some other non-offensive sounding questions which also could lead to a federal lawsuit accusing you of violating United States anti-discrimination laws: ...more

February 10, 2008

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Wednesday its largest-ever settlement for an individual racial discrimination case, $2.5 million, against Lockheed Martin of Bethesda, Md. ...more

January 3, 2008

Clarence Thomas' memoir, "My Grandfather's Son," is a must-read for anyone trying to figure out the U.S. Supreme Court justice. ...more

November 19, 2007

A former aide of County Commissioner Kevin White has accused him of sexual harassment, saying she was fired last week for rebuffing his advances. ...more

November 15, 2007

United HealthCare of Florida Inc. has agreed to pay an unprecedented $1.8 million to settle federal accusations of same-sex harassment by one of its former top executives. ...more

October 18, 2007