St. Petersburg Employment Lawyer

Skilled Employment Attorney in St. Petersburg

We Investigate Unlawful Employment Practices

Has your employer treated you unfairly? If so, you’re not alone. Many workers in St. Petersburg have similar concerns. If you need legal support, you can rely on our St. Petersburg employment lawyer at Feldman Legal Group to get the justice you deserve in your case.

Unpaid overtime, wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination are just a few of the issues employees face today. In cases like this, it may seem as if you have no recourse and that your employer has all of the power. This is not the case. There are a host of laws in place to protect you.

Our team at Feldman Legal Group has just the experience and the strong winning record you can rely on. We are committed to protecting the rights of those who work in St. Petersburg. We believe that those companies who violate them should be held accountable for their actions.

Contact us today at 877-946-8293 to schedule a consultation with our St. Petersburg employment lawyer and learn how we can help you. Give us a call so we can listen to your story, evaluate the facts, and provide valuable advice on how to move forward.

St. Petersburg Employment Law Firm: Our Areas of Experience

When you are having issues with your employer, you want the assistance of legal professionals who are well-versed in all areas of employment law. Our team is committed to protecting employees in St. Petersburg and can help you address all of your legal concerns.

Our St. Petersburg employment attorney handles a wide range of cases involving employees. Read more about cases we currently have pending or have won here.

Some of the types of cases include:

• Overtime pay claims
• Wage and hour claims
• Wrongful termination
• Discrimination based on gender, age, race, ability
• FMLA Claims
• Whistleblower claims

Have You Lost Your Job for Questionable Reasons?

If so, contact us. Laws at the state and federal levels are in place to protect individuals from improper termination from their jobs. If you believe you have been let go illegally, our wrongful termination lawyer can investigate your case and, if appropriate, help you to be reinstated and compensated for lost pay and damages.

Is Your Pay Correct?

Questions regarding appropriate pay are raised regularly. While the Fair Labor Standards Act states that employers are responsible for paying minimum wage and overtime to non-exempt employees, not all employers do. Some make innocent mistakes, while others purposefully mischaracterize jobs and descriptions and underpay employees to save money. Our overtime pay attorneys can review your situation and help you get the compensation you deserve.

Handling Whistleblower Claims in St. Petersburg

We all are responsible for doing our part to stay safe and helping to protect those around us. Actions taken in this regard should be applauded, not punished. If you have reported a complaint against your employer for behavior you believe is illegal, and you have been retaliated against, either at your job or by being terminated, our attorneys can help. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects employees who report unlawful behavior.

Family Leave in St. Petersburg

For years, expectant mothers were treated unfairly in the workplace. If you believe you are one of them, we can help. Additionally, today the Family Medical Leave Act is in effect and impacts organizations of a specific size in St. Petersburg. This act guarantees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year to take care of an individual’s own or a family member’s serious medical condition. It protects all individuals, not just women. If you have been denied the benefits of this act or treated unfairly while pregnant, you do have recourse.

Enforcing St. Petersburg Employment Agreements

Sometimes employers require employees to sign agreements as a condition of their employment. These documents range from promises to not work for competitors for a specific period of time to potential severance packages. If you believe your employer is not upholding the conditions to which you agreed, our attorneys in St. Petersburg can help. We will review all documents and ensure you are treated appropriately.

Discrimination on the Job is Never Okay

Some of the most frequent issues brought to our attention have to do with discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991 outlaw unequal treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Unfortunately, the fact that laws exist does not always mean that they will be followed. If you believe you have been discriminated against, our workplace discrimination attorney can investigate your situation and even obtain a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC.

Responding to Sexual Harassment in Your St. Petersburg Workplace

In addition to addressing discrimination in employment decisions, Title IV also deals with sexual harassment. Unfortunately, this problem is prevalent both in St. Petersburg, throughout the state, and even across the country. Our team addresses sexual harassment claims with the perfect combination of sensitivity and outrage. We listen sympathetically to our client’s experiences and address them aggressively. Issues like this must be taken seriously. Sexual harassment, in any form, is unacceptable.

Handling Age Discrimination in St Petersburg

Some of the most common discrimination employees face is in regard to their age. While we would like to believe that age correlates to experience and thus would be valued, quite often it is not. Our team is well-versed in all issues surrounding age discrimination as they are explained in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This law makes it illegal to treat employees differently based on their age and specifically applies to those over the age of 40. If your salary has been impacted because of your age, or you have even lost your job, we can help.

Supporting Those with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act protects an important segment of our population. Disabilities, in and of themselves, should not, and cannot, be the reason an organization refuses to hire or accommodate you. If you have been a victim of discrimination because of your disability, our St. Petersburg employment lawyers can help you recover back pay, front pay, and even compensation based on damages. We believe the value you can bring to an organization should be the criteria used to hire you and in evaluating your performance.