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Employment Law for Employers | Coral Gables & Sunny Isles Beach<\/p>

Responding to an EEOC Charge? Get Counsel Involved Early.<\/h1>

KEW Legal represents employers in EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Relations charges, helping business owners understand the process, prepare a response, and protect the company. Kristina E. Wilson, KEW Legal, Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>

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By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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What an EEOC or Florida Commission on Human Relations charge means for your business<\/h2>\n

A charge is a formal complaint that a worker files with a government agency, saying your business discriminated or retaliated against them. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) both take these complaints, and they often work on the same charge.<\/p>\n

A charge is not a lawsuit yet. It can lead to one. The agency sends your business a notice and asks for a written response.<\/p>\n

Timing starts early.<\/p>\n

This page is for owners, executives, and HR managers of Florida employers who just received a notice. It also helps businesses that expect one after an internal complaint or a termination.<\/p>\n

Size matters. The Florida Civil Rights Act defines an employer as a person with 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year (Florida employer definition<\/a>). We check whether that test applies to your business during the first review.<\/p>\n\n

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If your business just received an EEOC or Florida Commission on Human Relations charge, the response clock is already running, so reach out to KEW Legal today to start your review. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What does EEOC charge defense cover?<\/h2>\n

Working with an EEOC charge defense attorney in Florida means handling every step from the notice to the close of the agency matter. KEW Legal’s lawyers handle the following work for the employer.<\/p>\n