The Saenz Law Firm PA

Age, Disability, Sex, Race, Religion Discrimination

Several laws and statutes protect qualified employees from being discriminated on the basis of disability status, age, race, national origin, religion, gender, whistleblower status, etc. Extensive experience and strategy is necessary to successfully vindicate the rights of the parties under the ADA, Title VII, Section 1981 of the US Code, the ADEA, the Equal Pay Act, the FCRA, the Florida Private Whistleblower Act, etc. Our proven record litigating and winning records verdicts under these laws may help.

Defense of Businesses

In our current litigious environment, hard working, exemplary businesses can often fall victim of non-meritorious claims. Because we have litigated hundreds (if not more than one thousand) cases, we have a unique perspective that can help your business create the best litigation strategy or to prevent litigation. 

Private Whistleblower Litigation

Frequently employees are terminated because they refused to do something illegal or because they testified or participated in an official government investigation. Strategy is everything when effectively litigating a whistleblower case.

Worker's Compensation Retaliation Litigation

The law (Florida Statute Section 440.205) prohibits employers from harassing or terminating employees because they have suffered a work-related accident and requested medical attention or worker's compensation benefits. A lawsuit against an employer for violation of this anti-retaliation law can cost an employer several thousand dollars in damages payable to an employee for lost wages, pain and suffering, and, in some cases, punitive damages.

Unpaid Overtime & Minimum Wages Negotiation & Litigation

Paying non-exempt employees minimum wages and overtime (when an employee works more than 40 hours per week) is not optional for many employers. Qualified employees may seek lost wages x 2 (also known as "liquidated damages"), mandatory attorney's fees and costs, turn a lawsuit into a "Collective Action" or a "Class Action," and recover money from the defending entities and the individual(s) who operate them. Wage and Hour Laws in the United States (the Fair Labor Standards Act or the "FLSA") and in Florida (the Florida Minimum Wage Act) are very serious business!  

FMLA Litigation

Federal law requires many employers with more than 50 employees to provide protected time off to qualified employees. The technicalities of what may constitute a violation and the fierce litigation that could follow must be handled with efficiency and determination. Lawsuits under the FMLA involve interference claims and retaliation, both of which may be very costly because the statute provides for double damages, attorney's fees to the prevailing party, and costs.

NDAs, Non-Compete, and Severance Agreements

Although not mandated by law, many employers and employees choose to voluntarily enter into agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Non-Compete Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Separation Agreements, and General Release Agreements. It takes a law firm and/or lawyers that have been involved in litigating and negotiating several of these agreements for more than 20 years to provide solid advice. Find the answers to those pressing questions by asking a qualified business and employment lawyer.

Business & Commercial Litigation

Business related disputes are largely based on broken promises made by one of the parties to an agreement or contract. Solving these disputes through a cost effective, well-reasoned approach is usually what works best. Litigation or no litigation, trial or arbitration, our experience seeks to get you the best results. 

Personal Injury

Have you been injured as a result of an accident and it was not your fault? You might be entitled to compensation. Let our experienced attorneys negotiate or try your case. We are a results-oriented law firm and your satisfaction is our goal!

Unemployment Compensation

Being fired or laid off is no joke. We can help you apply for unemployment benefits, or appeal an unfavorable decision. Our vast experience litigating wrongful termination and adverse employment action cases gives us a unique take in how to approach unemployment matters.