Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

Re: How can I establish venue in Miami

First, you must file a complaint with the EEOC. That is mandatory before you sue in federal court. There are timelines so don't delay. You probably have 300 days from the date of the last alleged incident, but it could be as short as 180. So, if you are within the 300 days (or even if not - there could be reasons for an extension), contact the local Virginia office of the EEOC (EEOC.gov for info) and ask them if you have to file with them in VA. (Probably yes.) After that investigation, you can decide whether to sue in federal court. You can bring the suit in Miami, but chances are the employer will move for a change of venue to VA and get it because all the incidents and witnesses are VA-related.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

The Sheldon Law Firm

Caveat: This is general advice only and should not be relied upon as legal advice because all facts and circumstances are not known to the author.