Gainesville Religious Discrimination Lawyer

Protecting Your Faith and Your Rights in the Workplace

Your religious beliefs are a fundamental part of who you are, and you should not have to compromise them to keep your job. If you have been harassed, denied accommodations, or fired because of your faith, you have legal rights. At Massey & Duffy, PLLC, Gainesville employment attorney Michael O. Massey provides steadfast and sophisticated representation to protect employees from illegal religious discrimination.

Examples of Illegal Religious Discrimination

Federal and Florida laws protect you from discrimination and require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs. It is illegal for an employer to:

  • Refuse Reasonable Accommodations: Deny requests for schedule changes for religious observances, or refuse to allow religious clothing (like a hijab or yarmulke) or grooming practices (like a beard) that don't cause an undue hardship on the business.

  • Harass You for Your Beliefs: Tolerate or engage in a hostile work environment where you are subjected to offensive comments, jokes, or intimidation about your religion.

  • Make Biased Employment Decisions: Fire you, refuse to hire you, or deny you a promotion based on your religious affiliation or lack thereof.

  • Retaliate Against You: Punish you for requesting a religious accommodation or for reporting discrimination.

The Massey & Duffy Advantage: Why Our Firm is Different

Handling a religious discrimination case requires legal nuance and strategic thinking. Michael Massey's elite background provides a powerful advantage for your case.

1. An Insider's Perspective on Federal Courts
As a former judicial clerk for a Chief Judge in the U.S. District Court, Michael Massey gained invaluable insight into how federal judges analyze and decide religious discrimination claims under Title VII. He knows how to build a case that is designed to be persuasive to the court.

2. Sophisticated Legal and Financial Analysis
Graduating with High Honors from the University of Florida College of Law and holding an advanced LL.M. in Taxation, Michael possesses the analytical rigor to dissect complex employer policies and calculate the full financial damages you are owed, from lost wages to emotional distress.

3. Unwavering, Trial-Ready Advocacy
We prepare every case for the possibility of a trial. This thorough preparation and our reputation as skilled litigators mean employers and their lawyers take our demands seriously, often resulting in a fair settlement without needing to go to court. If they refuse, we are always ready to fight for you.

Securing Full Compensation for Your Losses

We understand that religious discrimination causes both financial and deep personal harm. We fight to recover the maximum compensation available under the law, including:

  • Back Pay: All lost wages, bonuses, and benefits from the discriminatory action.

  • Front Pay: Compensation for future lost earnings if you cannot be reinstated.

  • Compensatory Damages: For the emotional distress, anxiety, and humiliation you suffered.

  • Punitive Damages: To punish the employer for intentional or malicious discrimination.

  • Attorneys' Fees and Costs: Holding the employer accountable for the legal expenses of your case.

Your Right to Religious Freedom Doesn't Stop at the Office Door

You do not have to tolerate a workplace that is hostile to your faith. If you believe your rights have been violated, contact Massey & Duffy, PLLC today for a confidential consultation to learn how we can help you fight for justice.