EEO LAWYER - Employment Law Firm

FAQ's

Q: What types of employment law issues do you handle?

A: Our firm handles a wide range of employment matters, including workplace discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, harassment, unpaid wages, severance negotiations, employment agreements, and more. We represent both employees and employers, including public sector and federal employees.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)

Q: Am I eligible for FMLA leave?

A: To be eligible, you must have worked for your employer for at least 12 months, have logged at least 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months, and your employer must have at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius.

Q: What does FMLA cover?

A: FMLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Q: What does the ADA protect against?

A: The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations.

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA)

Q: Who is protected under the ADEA?

A: The ADEA protects employees and job applicants age 40 or older from age-based discrimination.

EQUAL PAY ACT (EPA)

Q: What does the Equal Pay Act require?

A: Employers must pay men and women equally for performing substantially equal work in the same workplace.

PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION ACT (PDA)

Q: Can my employer fire or demote me because I am pregnant?

A: No. The PDA prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

UNPAID WAGE CLAIMS

Q: What can I do if my employer hasn't paid me?

A: You may be entitled to file a wage claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Q: Is there a time limit to file a wage claim?

A: Yes. You generally have two years, or three years if the violation was willful.

FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT LAW

Q: Is Florida an "at-will" employment state?

A: Yes. Employers can terminate employees for any reason, except an illegal one.

Q: Does Florida have a state family and medical leave law? A: No, Florida follows federal FMLA guidelines.

Q: What is the minimum wage in Florida?

A: As of 2025, it is $13.00/hour, with annual increases.

Q: Does Florida have laws protecting whistleblowers?

A: Yes. Florida's Private Whistleblower Act offers protections.

Q: How long do I have to file a discrimination charge in Florida? 

A: You generally have 300 days to file with the EEOC and 365 days with the FCHR.

PUBLIC AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE QUESTIONS

Q: Do I have different rights as a public employee?

A: Yes. Public employees may have additional protections under civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and constitutional rights.

Q: What are my options as a federal employee facing discrimination?

A: Federal employees must generally initiate the EEO process with their agency within 45 days of the discriminatory act.

Q: Can public employers retaliate against whistleblowers?

A: No. Both federal and state laws protect whistleblowers in the public sector.

EMPLOYER/BUSINESS-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

Q: How can I protect my business from employment lawsuits?

A: Regular training, clear policies, compliant wage practices, and legal reviews of employment decisions help minimize risk.

Q: Do I need employee handbooks or written policies?

A: Yes. Well-drafted handbooks and policies are key to compliance and can be valuable in defending claims.

Q: What should I do if an employee files a complaint?

A: Document everything, investigate promptly, and consider consulting with legal counsel immediately.

Q: Can I require employees to arbitrate disputes?

A: In many cases, yes. A well-drafted arbitration agreement can be enforceable under federal and Florida law.

CLIENT REPRESENTATION & PROCESS

Q: What should I do if I think I've been wrongfully terminated?

A: Document the situation and speak to an employment attorney quickly.

Q: Do you offer free consultations?

A: We do not offer free consultations.  You will receive a comprehensive cae evaluation and receive answers to all your legal questions when you schedule a consultation with Attorney Newman, not just general information.

Q: How does your firm charge for employment law cases?

A: We offer various fee structures, including contingency, flat fee, and hourly rates depending on the matter.

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