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A former employee has taken legal action against a major corporation, alleging unlawful termination and discrimination based on sex. Anthony Bocca filed a complaint against Bechtel National, Inc. in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 25, 2025.
Anthony Bocca, who had been employed by Bechtel National since May 1993, was terminated on April 29, 2024. In his complaint, Bocca claims that his dismissal was rooted in sex-based discrimination and retaliation after he opposed what he perceived as discriminatory practices. He alleges that his termination followed complaints from female employees who accused him of harassment and bullying. However, Bocca maintains that these allegations were unfounded and stemmed from his efforts to enforce safety protocols on the construction site. “Defendant fabricated a pretextual sex-based complaint in order to terminate plaintiff,” the complaint states.
Bocca’s troubles began when he conducted performance reviews for his team members in February 2024. One of the employees, Aarti Shah, expressed dissatisfaction with her rating despite receiving a merit raise and bonus. Following this incident, Bocca faced several complaints from female colleagues accusing him of inappropriate behavior. One such incident involved a confrontation with an administrative personnel driving unsafely on-site while using her phone—a violation of company policy—which led to further accusations against him.
