Labor & Employment Law

Kopelowitz Ostrow (KO), prides itself in providing the finest attorneys to represent the interests of employers and employees in Florida. Labor and employment law is a cornerstone of the firm’s practice, and the attorneys of KO have broad knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness in this area.

Full-Service Representation for Employers or Employees

KO provides comprehensive employment law representation. The lawyers offer insightful advice, training, education, and representation on all issues, including:

  • Training and regulatory compliance: The firm advises and trains employers on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), among other regulations. They advise clients how to comply with state and federal regulations and avoid expensive lawsuits or sanctions arising from human resources or other labor-relations issues.
  • Employment litigation: The employment law attorneys of KO provide zealous representation to employers and employees in employment disputes involving sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, employment-contract disputes, FLSA violations, and other employment disputes. The firm pursues compensation and/or injunctions in the event of restrictive covenant violations and other breaches of contract.
  • Employment contracts: The attorneys meticulously draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, including confidentiality agreements, executive compensation agreements, service contracts, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and other employment contracts.
  • Other employment law: The firm handles all other aspects of labor and employment law, such as employment issues arising from mergers and acquisitions.

The law firm’s fluency in labor relations enables the attorneys at KO to provide knowledgeable and insightful advice to an array of employees or employers, from individuals and small businesses to publicly-held companies or municipalities.

Contact the Fort Lauderdale law firm of KO to speak with a skilled employment law attorney. The firm offers no-charge initial consultations.