Employment

Florida Employment Law Practice Area

From small to large, our firm handles human resource and employment matters for companies conducting business in Florida. We provide compliance assistance regarding federal and state laws governing the employment relationship, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, civil rights, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Through careful review and analysis of the potential for liability, we can formulate and draft human resource policies, employee handbooks and customized training programs for your business. If an employee has filed a claim against you with a government agency or sued your business on an employment matter, we can assist you in defending such a claim at both the agency level or in court.

The firm’s attorneys have substantial experience practicing in the following areas:

  • Drafting and reviewing confidentiality and non-compete agreements
  • Defending wage hour and employment discrimination claims
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
  • Employee handbooks
  • Customized seminars on employment issues for managers and supervisors
  • Policy development and implementation strategies
  • Compliance assistance with employment law regulating employers
  • Co-employment and staffing arrangements
  • Hiring and firing
  • Effective employee counseling

Florida Employment Law Practice Area

Attorneys

Christina Harris Schwinn – Retired

Business & Corporate, Civil Litigation, Condominium & Homeowners’ Association, Employment, Real Estate

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