Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 2
About
Provided by Akerman LLP
Akerman defends employers throughout the United States in all types of litigation under federal, state and local employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. Adept at class and collective actions defense, the group represents clients in connection with employment law compliance, collective bargaining and NLRB proceedings, ADA public access, global workforce issues, immigration, and non-compete and trade secret advice.
Service Offerings
- ADA Public Access Compliance & Claims
- Disability, Medical & Other Leaves
- Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Employee Benefits & ERISA Litigation
- Employee Handbooks, Policies & Forms
- Employment Counseling & Workplace Claims Prevention
- Employment Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
- Employment Investigations & Audits
- Employment Litigation
- Employment, Separation & Consulting Agreements
- Grievance Arbitrations
- Immigration Planning & Compliance
- Independent Contractor Issues
- Labor & Employment Training in the Workplace
- Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
- Non-Competes & Trade Secrets
- Reductions-in-Force & WARN Act
- Section 504 Communications Access & Compliance
- Unfair Labor Practices
- Wage & Hour Issues
- Whistleblower & Retaliation Claims
- Workplace Privacy Rights
Chambers Review
Akerman LLP is a full-service group with an extensive bench of practitioners in Florida. Its work includes labor relations, counseling and compliance, as well as litigation. It has particular expertise in wage and hour matters as well as noncompete and trade secret work. Its clients include both Florida and national employers in a broad range of sectors, such as financial services, retail and transportation. It maintains an impressive presence in the state with offices in several cities.
Work Highlights
- Akerman represented Saint Leo University in consolidated unfair labor practice charges resulting from its withdrawal of recognition of United Faculty of Saint Leo University as the collective bargaining representative of full-time faculty.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Akerman has the right lawyers to provide strong representation on all matters. They are very responsive and efficient."
"Akerman has the right lawyers to provide strong representation on all matters. They are very responsive and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Arlene Kline is a strong choice to handle high-stakes employment disputes as well as advising on compliance issues.
"Arlene is a very impressive attorney who does great work."
Scott Silverman has notable strength in a range of labor and employment disputes, with recent experience including wage and hour and noncompete disputes.
"Scott provides very good service and can settle very difficult cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP
Florida
Members
Provided by Akerman LLP
Clients
Provided by Akerman LLP
Arizona Bevearge Company, LLC
BNP Paribas
Barbeque Integrated, Inc.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Carnival Corporation
Carrier Enterprise, LLC
Griffith Foods International, Inc.
TPUSA, Inc. (a/k/a Teleperformance USA)
Travelpro International Inc.
Industries
Provided by Akerman LLP
Aerospace & Defense
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure