Florida Statutes Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)

• 760.01 - Purposes; Construction; Title.
  (1) Sections 760.01-760.11 and 509.092 shall be cited as the “Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.”(2) The general purposes of the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992...
• 760.02 - Definitions.
  For the purposes of ss. 760.01-760.11 and 509.092, the term:(1) “Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992” means ss. 760.01-760.11 and 509.092.(2) “Commission” means the Florida Commission on...
• 760.021 - Enforcement.
  (1) The Attorney General may commence a civil action for damages, injunctive relief, civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 per violation, and such other relief as...
• 760.03 - Commission On Human Relations; Staff.
  (1) There is hereby created the Florida Commission on Human Relations, comprised of 12 members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The...
• 760.04 - Commission On Human Relations, Assigned To Department Of Management Services.
  The commission created by s. 760.03 is assigned to the Department of Management Services. The commission, in the performance of its duties pursuant to the...
• 760.05 - Functions Of The Commission.
  The commission shall promote and encourage fair treatment and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap,...
• 760.06 - Powers Of The Commission.
  Within the limitations provided by law, the commission shall have the following powers:(1) To maintain offices in the State of Florida.(2) To meet and exercise its powers...
• 760.065 - Florida Civil Rights Hall Of Fame.
  (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize and honor those persons, living or dead, who have made significant contributions to this state as...
• 760.07 - Remedies For Unlawful Discrimination.
  Any violation of any Florida statute making unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status in the...
• 760.08 - Discrimination In Places Of Public Accommodation.
  All persons are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation...
• 760.10 - Unlawful Employment Practices.
  (1) It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer:(a) To discharge or to fail or refuse to hire any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any...
• 760.11 - Administrative And Civil Remedies; Construction.
  (1) Any person aggrieved by a violation of ss. 760.01-760.10 may file a complaint with the commission within 365 days of the alleged violation, naming the...

Last modified: September 23, 2016