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Many men and women, at some point in their career, find themselves in need of an employment lawyer; If you work in the Tampa area, there are many firms to select from. With so many options of representation, it is a good idea to do your research, and find a firm that will best represent you in your claim. How do you know if you require an employment attorney? Here are a few times in which you may want to seek legal consultation for your job dispute:

 

Wrongful Termination: If you were fired from your job for a cause considered against the law because it breaks a public policy (such as worker’s comp laws), a collective bargaining contract (this type of contract applies to employees in labor unions), or because of some form of federally shielded discrimination (such as gender, sexual preference, handicap, pregnancy, or age.) It is not adequate to say you were unfairly dealt with by your organization and discharged as a result, but if your case meets one of the above standards, or if your workplace violated any other laws sheltering employees in the State of Florida, you may want to consult an effective employment attorney in the Tampa area.

 

Non-Competition Agreements: If you resign with your employer to work with a rival– or a firm your business regards as a competitor– the company may seek an injunction to inhibit you from moving on. These agreements are used to protect trade secrets and other company interests, but often the extent of potential to enforce these documents is misconstrued. Many agreements are also poorly written, with too wide a scope or too vague language to be successfully imposed. Before you assume the worst, talk to an employment attorney in the Tampa about the enforceability of your Non-Competition Agreement, and any conceivable actions your former company can lawfully take to bar you from moving on to a new company.

 

Whistle Blowing: If you are aware your Tampa area company (or employees of the company) are involved in illegal or discriminatory actions, you are safeguarded by law from vindictive action in the event you report these transgressions to the proper authorities. Even though these protections are well known to employers, many try to frighten whistleblowers. This intimidation may take the form of veiled or overt threats, changes in work position, hours, or obligations, or by firing under the air of some actual wrongdoing committed on the job. If you have been threatened or fired for reporting on unlawful or hazardous practices in your place of work, you may think about getting the professional advice of a qualified attorney, and protecting yourself from these illegal practices.

 

Regardless of the particulars of your dispute, employing the services of a legal professional can be beneficial in understanding your rights under the law, your responsibilities, and your hopes of remedy under the law. In the event you need to take action, you will obtain all the info you need to collect vital evidence, form a timeline of events surrounding your conflict or termination, and be fully prepared to defend yourself and your reputation. If you are in need of consultation, meet with an employment attorney in our Tampa office, and have all your questions answered completely and confidentially.