Practice Areas
Labor and employment law represents a very complex area of the law and involves a variety of state and federal statutes and court rulings. Our firm has a thorough understanding of the laws governing these matters and provides counsel and exceptional client service in all employment-related matters including:
Non-Compete Agreements and Other Restrictive Covenants
Much of our work in this area is non-compete litigation on behalf of clients seeking guidance on breaking these contracts. We also advise and represent employers on these matters and trade secret concerns.
Read our recent articles on non-compete issues here.
Harassment and Discrimination
We represent employees and protect their rights in all matters of discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment, sex discrimination, age discrimination, racial discrimination, and other similar concerns. We regularly bring claims before appropriate governing bodies such as the EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Rights (FCHR) on behalf of our clients.
Read our recent articles on discrimination issues here.
Overtime Wage and Hour Disputes
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Florida Constitution, employers are required to pay a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour to most employees. The minimum overtime wage is equal to one-and-a-half times the regular rate. Our firm pursues the rights and interests of employees involved in disputes with their employers over wages.
Read our recent articles on unpaid wage issues here.
Wrongful Termination/Wrongful Dismissal
Our firm aggressively pursues the rights of individuals whose employers have dismissed them illegally according to legislative provisions contained in the Florida Whistleblower Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Civil Relief Act, the False Claims Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, and a number of other state and federal statutes.
Read our recent articles on wrongful termination issues here.
Executive Compensation and Severance Agreements
We strenuously seek to negotiate and enforce all executive compensation and severance package agreements for our clients and provide representation in pursuing these claims.
Read our recent articles on severance agreements and executive compensation here.
If you have an employment law question or have been unjustly dismissed from your place of work and want to discuss your case with a Board Certified Labor & Employment Lawyer, contact Kwall, Showers & Barack, P.A. at our Clearwater office. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and learn more about your situation.
