Labor & Employment Law For employees

Claims of Discrimination

MDM Legal, pllc represents employees who have been subjected to adverse employment actions, including but not limited to, termination (known as wrongful termination), demotion, denial of a promotion, suspension, or decrease in pay, arising from or because of their race, ethnicity, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you believe you have been subjected to an adverse employment action based on one of the characteristics outlined above, contact our team for help. Complete the form below or book a consultation today.

Claims of Retaliation

When employees complain about discrimination, harassment, employer violation of other laws, or participate in an investigation of discrimination, harassment, or an investigation of the employer for violating other laws, the employer is prohibited from harassing, disciplining, terminating (known as wrongful termination), demoting, refusing to promote, or engaging in any other adverse action because the employee exercised their rights under federal, state, or local law. by complaining of any of the conduct outlined above or participating in the investigation based on the conduct outlined above MDM Legal is experienced in assisting employees who have been retaliated against and are prepared to assist you. Complete the form below or book a consultation for help.

Unpaid Wages

Under federal, state, and local law all workers are due payment for work performed on behalf of their employer. As a Florida hourly employee, you are entitled the Florida minimum wage for each hour worked. In addition, you are entitled to overtime payments for any hours worked over forty (40) in a workweek, including the time spent waiting to clock in, working at home, being on call, or working during meal breaks. If you believe you not been accurately paid, reach out to our team for help by completing the form below or booking a consultation.

Contract Review & Negotiation

Employment contracts govern current and may also govern future conduct after the employment relationship as ended. As a result employment contracts have the ability to effect an employee’s long term work and earning potential. Before signing any employment contract, you should consult an attorney. MDM Legal, pllc is equipped and skilled at reviewing various employment contracts including, offer letters, non-compete agreements, separation and severance agreements, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements. For help from our trusted team, please complete the form below or book a consultation.

Whistleblower Complaints

Employees who report employer violations of the federal, state, or local law are protected from retaliation or harassment by their employers. Employees who “blow the whistle” are also protect from being unfairly terminated (known as wrongful termination) for being forced to quit. The law is very clear on the actions employees must take to be protected. Contact our team to discuss your case and how we can help.

Re-Employment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) Appeals

Florida employees are who terminated may be eligible for unemployment compensation, now known as re-employment assistance benefits if they meet the requirements outlined below:

Employees who were terminated, without fault, from their jobs.
You have earned gross wages of at least $3,400 during the first four quarters of the previous five completed quarters prior to filing your claim.
You must totally or partially unemployed. Partial unemployment refers to individuals who hours were reduced or part-time workers unable to find additional work.
You must be able and available for employment and actively seeking work while receiving unemployment benefits.

If you met these requirements, but were denied your re-employment assistance benefits or if you were granted benefits and your employer is appealing, reach out to us for help by using the form below or booking a consultation.