If you are considering entering into a non-solicitation agreement with another party, it is important to consult an experienced labour lawyer beforehand to ensure that the agreement is enforceable. If you have a binding non-solicitation agreement, an employment lawyer can develop an effective strategy to stop an inappropriate solicitation and request a cash supplement for quantifiable damages. Ms. Tarragone`s practice focuses on labour and business disputes. In her professional practice, Ms. Tarragona addresses a variety of issues, including claims arising from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal and state labor laws. She also has experience drafting employment contracts and litigation resulting from the violation of certain clauses of these agreements, including non-competition clauses and non-solicitation clauses. (1) Document what happened – Record when the harassment took place, where it took place, who was involved, whether anyone witnessed the harassment, and what was said or done. (2) Contact human resources (and/or a manager, depending on your company`s policies) and report the incident in writing and allow the company to correct things internally. (3) Get legal advice – If the harassment is not addressed or if you retaliate in any way, contact a lawyer for advice. It is currently the largest law firm in the state of Indiana and the 79th[3] largest law firm in the United States. [4] Bring your movies, TV shows, music, games and sports to market through financing, distribution and licensing. Collect innovations for the progress of companies, agricultural and food products and the protection of scientific achievements.
Help financial services companies evolve to meet the dynamic needs and objectives of clients, regulators and investors. Ms. Tarragona was named a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers from 2013 to 2018. The first thing to do is to consult a lawyer specializing in labor law. Sometimes employers retaliate against employees who file complaints by punishing them in one way or another. This can range from deterioration to reduction of their working hours or pay to dismissal. Tarragona also has extensive experience in handling commercial disputes ranging from infringement claims to violations of Article 10b of the Securities and Exchanges Act of 1934. In defending a class action lawsuit against a hedge fund manager, Ms. Tarragona participated in obtaining monetary penalties and an adverse inference order against a group of plaintiff investors who had failed to obtain electronic evidence through the Institution of Litigation Holding. See Pension Comm. of Univ.
of Montreal Pension Plan v. Banc of Am. Secs., LLC, 685 F. Supp. 2d 456 (S.D.N.Y. 2010). Navigate through government regulations, public policy, and legislative efforts, and look for ways to fund projects. Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an American law firm and lobby group with 20[2] offices in the United States. Labour and labour law covers a wide range of issues arising from the employment relationship, from wage and hourly issues such as overtime wages due and misclassification of employees, to executive remuneration and the application of non-compete obligations. One of the most important laws that is largely misapplied by employers is the Fair Labour Standards Act (FLSA), which establishes certain workers` rights, including the right to minimum wage and overtime pay for anyone over 40 hours per work week for non-exempt workers. Promote biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare and agricultural sciences by protecting your investments.
Here are some tips to help you deal with harassment in the workplace: It can be difficult to deal with complex labour law issues in today`s workplace. BT Law regularly assists clients in professional matters involving non-compete obligations, sexual harassment, unpaid wages and other areas. BT Law`s lawyers are results-oriented and use their extensive law firm experience to give clients a competitive edge.