Employers face an increasingly complex landscape of labor and employment laws, requiring informed legal counsel to navigate the evolving regulatory environment. Our team provides comprehensive guidance on labor and employment-related claims to a diverse range of employers, including state and local government agencies, small businesses, major corporations, nonprofit organizations, and insurance companies.
Our reputation is built on tackling everything from precedent-setting legal matters to everyday workplace concerns.
We successfully handle a wide range of employment law matters, including:
Compliance & Policy Development
- Audits to determine exempt vs. non-exempt status under wage laws
- Drafting and updating employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) matters
Workplace Investigations & Employee Rights
- Internal investigations into whistleblower allegations, harassment, and discrimination claims
- Violations of Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), and local anti-discrimination laws, including cases related to:
Gender, age, race, disability, national origin, and religious discrimination - Claims under the Equal Pay Act (EPA)
- Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA)
- Violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Violations of wage and hour laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Litigation & Employment Disputes
- Wrongful discharge, hiring, and disciplinary actions
- Civil rights violations involving counties, municipalities, and public officials under Sections 1981, 1983, and 1985
- Claims involving violations of the Due Process Clause, Equal Protection Clause, Fourth Amendment, and First Amendment rights
- Title IX claims
- Employment-related torts such as defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent retention, and supervision
- Reemployment assistance claims and appeals (unemployment compensation benefits)
We take a results-driven approach to employment disputes:
- Pre-suit resolution: We aggressively seek early settlements to mitigate risks and costs.
- Administrative defense: We have successfully secured dismissals and avoided probable cause determinations at agencies such as the EEOC and the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
- Litigation strategy: From mediation to court proceedings, we focus on early dismissal at the pleading stage and summary judgment strategies to protect our clients.
Our team combines experience with a proactive approach to labor and employment law, delivering customized legal solutions through strong, collaborative client partnerships.
