Labor & Employment Law Lawyers
The
employment law attorneys at
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. have over fifty years of experience practicing employment law. Our employment law lawyers have successfully handled a full range of employment matters.
We represent employees, employers, and independent contractors for businesses of all sizes. Our labor law lawyers handle federal and state employment claims.
If you are a business facing a charge by an employee or want to pursue a claim against a former employee or independent contractor, contact one of our experienced
employment law defense attorneys. Battaglia Ross has a wide range of experience defending
employment litigation matters, ranging from defending your company against an individual claim to handling class action litigation defense. Our experienced labor law lawyers can also assist your business in preparing the documents that your business needs – from independent contractor agreements to drafting your employee handbooks.
If you are an employee or independent contractor who feels your rights have been violated, or if you need an attorney to review your employment agreement or severance package, contact our labor law attorneys today to learn your rights. We have experience in handling:
Employment Law Practice Areas
Our
labor law lawyers have successfully handled a full range of employment matters, including these common areas:
Discrimination
It is illegal for an employer to
discriminate against an employee based on certain characteristics. Our employment law attorneys handle and defend:
- age discrimination
- race discrimination
- gender discrimination
- disability discrimination
- religious discrimination
- pregnancy discrimination
- other discrimination matters
Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
Harassment is a form of employment discrimination. Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on a protected class and becomes unlawful where the conduct becomes a condition of continued employment or is so severe that it creates a hostile work environment. Our
labor law attorneys handle claims of harassment, including sexual harassment for businesses and employees. We also handle hostile work environment disputes.
Unpaid Wages
Unpaid wage claims arise when an employee alleges the employer
failed to pay him or her for earned wages. The labor law attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. are experienced in handling:
- unpaid wage claims
- unpaid commission claims
- unpaid bonus claims
- unpaid overtime claims
- wage theft
- violation of equal pay
- Florida Minimum Wage Act claims
- Fair Labor Standard Act claims
Retaliation
It is illegal for an employee to face adverse action from a company for engaging in a protected activity or for reporting violations. If you are a company facing a
retaliation claim or have questions regarding whether you have a
retaliation claim against your employer, contact the attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. today.
Unlawful Termination
While Florida is an
at-will state, a
wrongful termination claim can be brought in certain instances. An
unlawful termination claim can arise if an employee was terminated in violation of an employment contract or if an employee was fired for unlawful reasons (such as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation). If you are a company that has been accused of
wrongful termination or if you think that you may be a victim of wrongful termination, contact our experienced labor law attorneys today for a free consultation.
Independent Contractor Disputes
Common questions in this area of the law include whether a company has improperly classified its independent contractor and how to properly structure an independent contractor relationship to avoid misclassification. If you are a business who has received a claim from an independent contractor that he or she has been misclassified and is in actuality an employee entitled to certain rights, or if you feel you are an employee who has been
misclassified as an independent contractor and want to know your rights, contact us today. Our
experienced employment law attorneys can
prepare or review independent contractor agreements to ensure your rights are protected.
Employment Contracts
It is important for companies to ensure that they have contracts which best protect their interests, including enforceable
non-competition and
non-solicitation provisions. Our
experienced labor law attorneys can prepare or review:
- independent contractor agreements
- employment contracts
- confidentiality agreements
- non-competition (otherwise known as non-compete) contracts
- non-solicitation agreements
- non-disclosure contracts
- trade secret agreements.
If you are a business in need of
employment contracts, or if you are an independent contractor or worker who wants a lawyer to
review your contracts, contact the labor law attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. today for a free consultation.
Employment Contract Breaches
Our law firm aggressively handles
breaches of employment-related contracts. If you’re a company whose employee has violated or breached an employment contract, confidentiality agreement, non-competition/non-compete contract, non-solicitation agreement, non-disclosure contract, trade secrets agreement, and/or severance agreement, contact our employment law attorneys today.
Employee Handbook Preparation
If your company needs assistance drafting employee handbooks, contact one of our experienced employment law lawyers for assistance. Our attorneys can assist your company in
preparing an employee handbook which best protects your interests.
Defamation
Employment defamation occurs when an employee harms an employer – or an employer harms an employee – by intentionally making a false statement. If you are a business faced with a
defamation claim – or if you otherwise want to know whether you have a
potential defamation claim – contact our labor law attorneys today for a free initial consultation.
Class Action Defense
A
class action is brought on behalf of numerous plaintiffs against a single employer. A common area of
employment law class actions involves claims against an employer for unpaid wages or overtime. Our attorneys vigorously defend businesses in
unpaid wage class actions and
overtime class actions. If you are a business who is facing an
employment law class action, contact the employment law attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A..
Severance Package Review
Our
experienced labor law attorneys can review your
severance package or
severance agreement to ensure your rights are protected.
Employment Law Attorneys
Contact the
labor law attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, PA to discuss your employment law matter. You can reach us at 727-381-2300. Our
labor law attorneys will provide a
free initial consultation and review your matter. Our attorneys are experienced and will aggressively represent your interests.
