USERRA Attorneys in Fort Lauderdale
Protecting Veterans’ Rights When They Come Home
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) protects employees from workplace discrimination based on their military service. It’s unlawful for an employer to fire, fail to hire, or deny you any workplace benefits because of your duties – current or former – in the United States military.
At The Amlong Firm, we stand with veterans who seek to assert their rights and hold employers accountable for violating them at work. If you were unfairly treated by your boss as a veteran, a USERRA attorney in Fort Lauderdale from our firm can work to help you achieve fair and just compensation for illegal employment actions.
Although many cases can settle out of court, The Amlong Firm approaches each client’s case as if it will come to litigation. You can rest assured that we will be well prepared to take your case to trial should your opposition fail to resolve your dispute on favorable terms.
To get help from our USERRA attorneys in Fort Lauderdale, contact The Amlong Firm online or call us at (954) 953-5490 and ask about scheduling a confidential consultation.
What Kinds of Discrimination Does USERRA Protect?
This legislation ensures that certain workplace discrimination safeguards applicable to protected classes are extended to those with a military service record. Your employer cannot make employment decisions involving hiring, firing, benefits distribution, or other such matters based on your relationship with the U.S. military.
You are additionally protected from employer retaliation for exercising any rights protected by USERRA. If you must leave your job to serve as an active-duty member of the military, your employer must protect your job and offer an equivalent position, or one with increased seniority, if you meet certain eligibility criteria.
If your employer has discriminated against you because of your military service, hold them accountable by reaching out to the USERRA attorneys in Fort Lauderdale at The Amlong Firm.
Contact us online to arrange a consultation where we can discuss your claim and provide you with options for how you can proceed.
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At The Amlong Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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“Her strategy and control of the process resulted in a fair settlement without having to go through a trial by jury.”Jane (Age Discrimination)
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“For 20+ years I was the CEO of a nonprofit organization which forced retirement on me in a sudden and abrupt manner. I turned to Ms. Amlong hoping not only to get a fair settlement, but also to retain my dignity and reputation.”Former Client (Age Discrimination)
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“You answered all questions in a professional manner that brought me on board.”Marc J. (Race Discrimination)
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Bill and Karen Amlong are the best employment lawyers that I know. I have referred them several employment related cases and they always get the job done. If you have an employment law question you should call The Amlong Firm.Sam C.
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Karen is experienced, sharp, and driven by a pure and unrelenting sense of justice. During one of the hardest times in my life, she was a beacon of trust and strength. I recommend her in the strongest terms.Tannen C.
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Very knowledgeable and worth your time. My case was on the easier side, but definitely would refer anyone to Karen or the firm in general.Adryan C.
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“I have referred them several employment-related cases and they always get the job done. If you have an employment law question you should call The Amlong Firm.”Attorney Sam C. (Endorsing Bill and Karen Amlong)
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“The team cares about integrity and the truth. The team fights for what's right and fights within the confines of the law. They are 'by the book' even when the other side isn't.”Maya (Gender Discrimination)