Florida Employment Law Attorney
At the Law office of Ingrid M. Hooglander, we represent workers who have employment issues such as charges of a hostile work environment. Employment law covers a complex network of laws that control how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Our firm seeks to hold accountable employers who allow the sexual harassment of their employees. We oppose age and other illegal forms of discrimination in the workplace. We fight for your right to Family and Medical Leave.
Our firm has extensive experience handling employment law cases which stem from the following:
- Employment Discrimination
Both Federal and Florida law statutes contain protections of Age, Race, Sex, Handicap, Religion, and National Origin as it pertains to employment law. The Law Office of of Ingrid M. Hooglander has successfully represented clients in discrimination matters.
- Employment Contracts and Non-Compete Agreements
It has become very common for employers to require employees to sign agreements preventing them from working in that field for a period of years in a broad geographic area. This can even apply to an employee who was terminated without cause. In many cases, these agreements are broad and vague, which could allow for successful litigation for the employee.
- Sexual Harassment
Both Florida and Federal law prohibit creating a “hostile work environment” with sexual overtones. Such actions as requesting sexual favors in return for a promotion are illegal but even more subtle offensive “joking” and the like can be a violation of law allowing the recovery of monetary damages.
- Whistleblower
Florida law protects an employee who is terminated or disciplined because that employee complained of the illegal, unsafe, or unsavory practices of an employer.
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Attorney Ingrid Hooglander represents workers throughout the Tampa Bay area and will fight for a successful final result to your employment law matter. Contact the Law Office of Ingrid M. Hooglander at 813-902-3576.