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YOUR FLORIDA EMPLOYEE
RIGHTS ATTORNEYS
Know your employee rights. Are you a hardworking employee in Florida who has been wrongfully terminated or have your employee rights been violated? As your lawyer, we will do everything in our power to help you secure the justice you deserve. Our firm of employment attorneys are aggressive advocates — a force to be reckoned with when fighting for fairness in the workplace.
Retaliation
Standing up for your rights as an employee can be a challenging and intimidating process. Unfortunately, employers often resort to retaliation when employees assert their legal rights.
Workers’ Compensation Retaliation
Employees who get hurt on the job and seek workers’ compensation benefits often find themselves terminated for the flimsiest of reasons.
Family Medical Leave Act
Eligible employees may qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid and protected leave throughout any 12-month period for specific family and medical issues.
Whistleblower Retaliation
If you see something, say something – it is against the law for employers to retaliate against employees who speak out against their employer’s unlawful action.
Sexual Harassment
You have a right to work in a workplace free of unwanted sexual comments, innuendo, photos, videos, and touching.
Discrimination
The law prohibits discrimination against individuals because of their age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Disability Discrimination
Individuals living with disabilities often face unique challenges when navigating a workplace that is not necessarily built for them. Simple but important adjustments have the potential to dramatically improve quality of life and performance, but employers may resist making “special exceptions.”
Race Discrimination
The United States Constitution, Federal law, and Florida law all require equal rights for all people, regardless of their race. It is a fundamental right.
Age Discrimination
Employers cannot discriminate against employees because of their age.
Religious Discrimination
Employees are entitled to work for an employer regardless of their own religious beliefs, and to have reasonable requests related to their religion accommodated by their employer.
Pregnancy Discrimination
It should be an exciting and happy time; don’t let your employer steal your joy by discriminating against you.
Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Discrimination
The law forbids sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment.
Equal Pay
The law is clear: everyone must be paid equally, regardless of gender.
EEOC and FCHR Representation
One of the biggest mistakes employees make is attempting to navigate the EEOC and FCHR administrative process without proper representation.
Wage Disputes
You work hard for the money – and we work hard to get you the money you earned.
Unpaid Wages
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis to fight for the money owed to you.
Commissions & Bonuses
You made the sale. You hit your numbers. But your employer doesn’t want to reward your efforts by paying you what they agreed to pay you.
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay covered employees a minimum wage and an overtime premium.
Overtime Pay Calculations
Covered employees deserve to be paid for their overtime hours; we work tirelessly to recover the compensation they are owed.
Independent Contractor Misclassification
Employers will often misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime and other benefits.
Minimum Wage
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay covered employees a minimum wage and an overtime premium.
Wrongful Termination
What does the term “wrongful termination” mean, and can I sue my employer for it?
Contracts & Agreements
Employment contracts require close and careful review.
Employment Contracts
You made a deal with your employer and held up your end of the bargain. You should expect them to do the same for you.
Non-compete Agreements
Employers must have compelling business reasons to restrict your actions once the employment relationship ends.
Severance Negotiation
You’ve been offered severance by your employer – but does it fairly compensate you for what you have experienced? We might be able to help you get more.
COBRA
Your employment might have ended, but you may still have a right to continue your health insurance.
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Employers performing background checks must comply with strict rules before they look into your background.
Class Action Lawsuits
We regularly file impact litigation on behalf of an entire class of affected employees
Military Rights Lawyer
You put your life on the line for our country, you should not have to risk your job also.
WARN Act Attorneys
The WARN Act mandates early notice from employers during significant layoffs, helping workers transition smoothly.
Florida’s Premier Executive Compensation Attorneys
Depending on the company, executives may take on enormous financial and reputational risks when joining a business — and their compensation should reflect this fact.
Florida FCHR and EEOC Lawyers
We help you navigate EEOC and FCHR mediations, fighting for your rights and ensuring a just resolution.
No Fee Unless We Win. We get paid by getting you paid.
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation
Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. operates on a contingency basis, ensuring that we do not receive payment unless we secure compensation for your case. If your workplace rights were violated, contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.
