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Want to know more about Labor Law Attorneys? At Mark J. Berkowitz, PA we pride ourselves in being about to provide the best customer service with competitive pricing in the Fort Lauderdale area. We use our nearly 30 years of experience as labor law attorneys to make sure that you have peace of mind when it comes to being mistreated and discriminated against in your place of work. We don’t expect you to know everything there is to know about religion, sex, and disability discrimination in your workplace but if you’d like to learn more before you contact us, read our blogs! We post once a week with the relevance of what you could be facing at that time of the year.
What Sets Florida’s Employment Laws Apart for Employees?
While more than 180 federal labor laws protect the rights of employees, each state has its own set of rules that may be different from federal laws. Florida, for example, has several laws that provide greater protection than federal government laws, particularly in...
When Should I Get Help from an Overtime Lawyer in Florida
Many hardworking employees in Florida may be entitled to overtime pay when they exceed the 40-hour workweek threshold. However, some employers choose to play the system, manipulating records, making improper deductions, and resorting to other dubious tactics to skirt...
How Do I Choose the Right Florida Labor Law Attorney?
Whether you are fighting discrimination on the job or wrongful termination from your employment, choosing the right labor attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case. You need a trusted legal partner who will protect your rights and support you...
Understanding National Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Laws
Understanding national minimum wage and overtime pay laws is not just important – it's empowering for employees. This blog is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of these essential laws, shedding light on your rights and the legal safeguards in place to protect...
What Common Mistakes Can Ruin Discrimination Lawsuits?
Workplace discrimination is illegal under federal law, and you can sue employers who engage in it. If you win, your employer may owe you lost benefits, back pay, front pay (lost future earnings), emotional distress damages, and attorney fees. Florida employment...
Defending Against Employee Discrimination: A Legal Perspective
At Mark J. Berkowitz, we are acutely aware of the detrimental effects of workplace discrimination, a pervasive issue that manifests in forms such as race discrimination, unfair wage practices, and overtime pay disputes. Recognizing the complexities of these...
Wrongful Termination in Florida: What You Need to Know?
Navigating the complexities of Florida employment law can be challenging, especially in matters of wrongful termination. At Mark J. Berkowitz, we understand the importance for Florida employees to know their rights and the legal options available to them. This blog...
Navigating Florida Employment Law: What Every Employee Should Know?
In Florida's dynamic and diverse workforce, it's essential to grasp the intricacies of Florida employment law, a specialty of Mark J. Berkowitz. This understanding empowers employees to recognize their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Whether it's ADA...
What Are the Biggest Legal Rights Mistakes Employees Make?
So your employer is breaking the law (or at least, you think they are). You have your phone in hand, and you’re all ready to call a Florida employment attorney so you can sue for discrimination. The last thing you want to do is make the mistake of not knowing your...
What Are the Different Types of Employment Discrimination?
Has your boss denied you a promotion because you’re pregnant? Or perhaps you’re disabled and your employer refuses to accommodate you. Both of these are examples of employment discrimination. Federal and Florida labor law protects you from certain types of...