Former HR rep says Florida law firm was discriminated against over pregnancy

By Daniel G. Barnes Last updated Oct 12, 2021

By Nathan Hale (October 12, 2021, 5:03 p.m. EDT) – Former HR director hit Diaz Anselmo & Associates PA with a federal lawsuit accusing the Florida law firm of failing to provide reasonable accommodations during her complicated pregnancy , then firing her wrongly.

Sandy Harrigan’s complaint, filed Monday, alleges violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act.

“The defendant’s director / CEO acted with intentional disregard for the complainant’s rights as a pregnant woman and Title VII person,” the complaint said, referring to partner and CEO Roy Diaz’s name. “Respondent, by and …

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