Consumer Law
Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Protect Military Spouses From Employer Discrimination
Unemployment and underemployment are long-standing issues for active-duty military spouses.
Democratic Rep. Dan Daley is proposing legislation that would prohibit employer discrimination against military spouses.
Under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, an employer may not discriminate against an applicant, or an employee, based on factors including race, religion and gender, among others.
The proposal (HB 853 & SB 550), however, would add military status to the list of protected categories — thus bolstering protections for military families.
