Employment Law

Fort Lauderdale Employment Law Attorneys

At The Amlong Firm in Fort Lauderdale, we get it. We are trial lawyers. Our opponents know we are willing to go to try cases, and we obtain settlements that are generally better than those obtained by lawyers with a reputation for being reluctant to go to court.

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Sexual Harassment, Hostile Work Environment, and Gender Discrimination

While there are sexual predators in the workplace, most sexual harassment is simple discrimination. It is a way to put women down and make the workplace so unpleasant that women don't want to come back. It has very little to do with sex and very much to do with power. Once somebody refers to a part of the female anatomy, a woman professional can feel marginalized, and the entire conversation switches from her brain to her body.

Pregnancy Discrimination, Caregiver Discrimination, and FMLA Claims

Some of the most selfless actions of life — giving birth and caring for another person — can bring out some of the most selfish qualities in employers. When employers perceive that employees won't be spending as much time in the salt mines as they would like, some employers punish those employees by not promoting them, cutting their hours, or terminating them.

Race, Religion, and National Origin Discrimination

One thing that is unique about South Florida is that everybody hates everybody. At The Amlong Firm in Fort Lauderdale, our lawyers have handled cases of race and national origin discrimination between Cubans and Puerto Ricans; among Jamaicans, Haitians, and American Blacks; and between whites and Hispanics of all origins. Simply put, South Florida is a melting pot that hasn't melted. The South Florida workplace reflects that.

Age Discrimination

Many people in their 50s and 60s now were activists in college and have a heightened awareness of their rights. These Baby Boomers are not going to put up with being marginalized or discriminated against at work based on stereotypes about age. We stopped the Vietnam war; what makes you think we are not going to stop age discrimination?

Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims

People shouldn't have to work in a job environment where illegal things are going on. People also shouldn't have to fear retaliatory discharge from their jobs if they report something they sincerely believe is against the law — or even if they refuse to join in the lawbreaking. For some employers, however, the rule is "speak up and you will get slapped down."

GLBT Rights

While gays and lesbians are legion in South Florida, statutory protections are slow in catching up. Gay and lesbian couples cannot marry in Florida, and there is no statewide domestic partnership law that provides for joint ownership of property. In Florida workplaces, there is no state or federal protection based on sexual orientation.

However, several Florida cities and counties such as Miami Beach, Dade County, and Broward County have ordinances offering some protections for gays and lesbians. In addition, members of the GLBT community may have rights under one of the other protected categories, such as gender, if they face discrimination at work. In the case of sexual harassment, same-sex predators are outlaws just as much as are straight sexual harassers.

Wage-and-Hour Claims

Many wage-and-hour law cases involve smaller claims, such as a boss holding up an employee's last $250 paycheck following a job termination. That's not a lot of money to the employer, but it can be a lot of money to the employee who needs it to pay rent or buy groceries. Most importantly, state and federal laws not only forbid this behavior, but also make the boss pay your attorneys fees.

Wrongful Termination and Employment Contract Disputes

At The Amlong Firm in Fort Lauderdale, we understand the law when it comes to wrongful termination claims. Our lawyers have a successful track record of verdicts and settlements when a contract has been breached, a binding promise has been broken, a law has been broken, or employers have engaged in ugly behavior.

Business Disputes

People in South Florida can be very inventive in their business dealings. At The Amlong Firm in Fort Lauderdale, we know how to investigate and prove business fraud in court. Bill Amlong, for example, is a former investigative reporter for the Miami Herald who is board-certified in both civil trial law and business litigation. Karen Coolman Amlong got a real estate agent's lawsuit thrown out of court as a fraud because he had falsified deeds. Rani Nair Bolen is an international finance graduate who was an accountant in corporate America.

For a consultation with an employment law attorney at The Amlong Firm, call 954.462.1983 or fill out our simple contact form. From our office in Fort Lauderdale, we serve clients throughout South Florida.