Fort Lauderdale Employment Lawyer

Fort Lauderdale Employment Lawyer

Employment law is crucial in all areas of the employer and employee relationship. U.S. and Florida laws outline the rights of employees and the responsibilities of employers. Whether you are an employer who needs legal knowledge during the process of creating contracts or you are an employee looking to protect your legal rights, a Fort Lauderdale employment lawyer can help you understand and navigate employment law and aid you in your goals.

Work With Exceptional Legal Representation in Fort Lauderdale

Employment law covers a range of issues, including employees or job candidates who were discriminated against, entrepreneurs who wish to establish their businesses, employees who have dealt with harassment, and companies that want to lower their risk of litigation. At the Law Offices of Gary A. Costales, P.A., our employment lawyer is an expert certified by the Florida Bar in labor and employment law.

Our goal is to work closely with you, whether you are an employee or an employer, and help you understand what is expected of you and what rights you should protect. We provide communicative and accessible legal support, working to ensure you understand your rights and how to effectively negotiate or navigate your employment law needs.

Legal support can help employers uphold their responsibilities and provide stronger and more fair contracts for their companies. Legal representation for employees helps them protect their interests, investigate potential rights violations, and hold individuals responsible for violating those rights.

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What Important Areas of Employment Law Do We Handle?

Employment law is complex and should not be handled by an inexperienced attorney. An attorney who has not had many or any cases in employment and labor law may fall into numerous pitfalls or give you an inaccurate expectation of the outcome of your case. Working with a certified expert means you can count on the experience and knowledge of your legal representation and a reasoned assessment of your case.

At the Law Offices of Gary A. Costales, P.A., our attorneys can help you with numerous employment law needs, including:

Employment Discrimination and Harassment

It is illegal for employers to retaliate or discriminate against employees on the basis of their protected characteristics. Our firm handles these cases for employers and employees. Protected characteristics include age, race, national origin, disability, sex/gender, pregnancy, marital status, and genetic information.

Discrimination can occur during the hiring process, during employment, or be the cause of wrongful termination. Discrimination can also take the form of harassment and sexual harassment. Employees may also begin discrimination cases for being retaliated against for protected actions, like taking protected leave. Employees who have been discriminated against can take action to protect their rights and recover compensation.

Employment Contracts and Agreements

Contracts are a crucial part of the employee-employer relationship. When not properly understood by both sides, they can be the basis for disagreements and disputes. Employers and employees can protect their interests by reviewing contracts with a knowledgeable attorney.

For employers, this can ensure that contracts are correctly worded, including non-compete agreements, employment contracts, and nondisclosure clauses. Going over these contracts with an employment lawyer helps you ensure that these contracts outline the proper rights and responsibilities.

For employees, it can be helpful to look over an employment or other contract to ensure you know what you are signing. Our firm can review your employment contract with you, helping you understand your abilities and ensure you are not signing away crucial rights.

Whistleblower and Qui Tam Claims

These cases occur when an employee reports their employer for actions like defrauding the government or otherwise engaging in illegal actions. Employers cannot retaliate against employees for taking these protected actions in good faith. Our firm can represent employers or employees in these cases.

Employment Overtime and Wage and Hour Claims

Employees have the right to be paid fairly for their labor. This includes being paid a minimum wage, being paid overtime if they work more than a certain number of hours and other requirements. If an employee is not paid fairly, they can file a complaint. Our firm can help you recover the back pay that you deserve.

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Defending Your Employment Rights in Fort Lauderdale

At the Law Offices of Gary A. Costales, P.A., we can help you protect your rights. Contact our firm today if you need legal support as a business owner or an employee.