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Terminating your employment based on race, sex, religion, disability, national origin, age, or sexual orientation is against the law. It is also against the law for someone to fire you if you complained about discrimination. If this has happened to you, you do have rights. Your legal options can be best explained to you by the legal team at The Longo Firm. The Longo Firm represents employees who have been wrongfully terminated in violation of state and federal anti-discrimination laws. We also handle claims for workers who have been terminated in retaliation for complaining about or refusing to participate in unlawful or unsafe working conditions. We handle cases from start to finish, with the ultimate goal of getting you as much money as possible, as fast as possible. You still have bills to pay and this…Read More

The death of a loved one is terrible, but the situation can be made even worse if it is discovered that the death was caused by the criminal negligence or direct actions of someone else. The death may be the result of a murder, reckless driving, a negligent or careless act, malpractice, or many other causes. Besides killing someone, their actions have caused the family members of that person to be hurt because they relied on the financial and emotional support of the deceased. If their death was preventable and didn’t need to occur, you are right to consider your legal options. Wrongful death or accidental death lawsuits are meant to compensate those family members left behind after a fatal accident. In a wrongful death suit, there are two types of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages…Read More

Have you recently been fired? Don’t be too quick to assume you have no legal claims against your former employer, regardless of why you were fired or what they said. Even employees who are fired for cause might be able to prove wrongful termination, in the right circumstances. It’s not illegal for an employer to fire an employee, even for a reason that seems unfair or unjustified. Unfortunately, an employer can even legally lie about the reason for termination. However, the employer cannot legally fire anyone for a reason that breaches a contract or violates the law. If the real reason for terminating an employee is discrimination, retaliation, employee whistle-blowing, or other protected activity, the termination is then wrongful. The only way to know for sure is to consult with an attorney. You need The…Read More

Many people like dogs, but very few like being bit by one. If you are attacked and bit by a dog that is not your own, you may have a legal case that can be brought against the owner. While some people may get a bite and heal within a few days, others can suffer long-term and even lifelong issues, such as scars, broken bones, and mental trauma. It is also very possible to need to miss work while you recover, resulting in serious financial losses. Even more upsetting than the actual bite is the fact that the whole thing could have been prevented if someone else were doing what they were legally supposed to. If your dog bite was the result of a property owner or dog owner not taking the proper steps to…Read More

Has your workplace or previous workplace become a living hell? Many people use the term “harassment” to describe any workplace treatment that seems unfair, unduly harsh, or just plain mean. From a legal perspective, however, it must meet certain criteria. State and federal laws recognize many types of workplace discrimination, all of which can create a hostile work environment. A person may claim discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, age, sex, religion, and disability. If you feel you have a discrimination or harassment case, call the Longo Law Firm for a free consultation to find out. Don’t wait because there are time limits on when you can file a claim. In order to make your claim in court, you need to prove the following: It was based on your protected characteristic (ex. Being…Read More

A fall can injure much more than your pride, especially if you are a senior citizen or suffer from a pre-existing health problem. While some people may slip in a puddle and be fine, others can suffer long-term and even lifelong issues, such as broken bones and mental trauma. It is also possible to need to miss quite a bit of work while you recover, resulting in serious financial losses. If this has happened to you, you don’t need to be told how upsetting it is to have your life turned upside down by just a moment. Even more upsetting is how your fall could have been prevented if someone else were doing what they were legally supposed to. If your fall was the result of a property owner or someone else not taking the…Read More

Click here to get the video explanation of "Are Women More Susceptible to Age Discrimination?" Attorney Micah Longo of the Davie law firm The Longo Firm says, “the truth is that older workers applying for jobs receive fewer callbacks than younger applicants, making it harder to get hired. The LA Times recently did a study that found “women are more susceptible to age discrimination than men. Why might older women suffer relatively more from age discrimination? Research indicates that physical attractiveness boosts hiring. Studies also show there is an “attractiveness penalty for age, which is harsher for men than for women. Also, the law that protects women from sexual harassment/discrimination (Title VII and FCRA) is a different law than the one that protects everyone from Age discrimination (ADEA), thus it’s harder for women to win…Read More

Click here to get the video explanation of "How to Request FMLA Leave in Florida?" Attorney Micah Longo of the Davie, Florida law firm The Longo Firm says,”under the FMLA an eligible employee may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for a serious health condition, birth of a child, or the care of a spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition. This leave is called FMLA leave. So, how do you request FMLA leave? Well, the first step is providing “proper notice” to your employer by notifying them of your need to take FMLA leave in a “timely manner” and in a way that alerts your employer that your absence might qualify as FMLA leave. Although not required, you should give notice of your desire to…Read More

Click here to get the video explanation of "How to Deal With Unfair Treatment at Work?" Attorney Micah Longo of the Davie, Florida law firm The Longo Firm says, “in evaluated an unfair treatment claim, courts use the McDonnell Douglas framework (famous case), under which plaintiff has the initial burden of establishing a case by showing he/she was a qualified member of a protected class and was subjected to an adverse employment action in contrast with similarly situated employees outside the protected class. Protected classes under federal law are (1) Race, (2) National Origin, (3) Religion, (4) Age, (5) Sex, and (6) Disability. Plaintiff and comparators outside the protected class who are treated more favorably must be similarly situated in ALL relevant aspects. This prevents courts from second-guessing employers’ reasonable decisions and confusing apples with…Read More

Click here to get the video explanation of "Calculating Overtime Pay With Vacations and Holidays" Wanna know how to calculate overtime pay with vacations and holidays? Hi, I’m Micah Longo, I’m a Florida employment lawyer practicing law here in Davie, Florida. Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay non-exempt employees time and half the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. The regular rate is a rate per hour that is determined by dividing the total pay in any workweek by the total number of hours actually worked by him in that workweek for which such compensation was paid. So for a salary worker, the regular rate would be calculated by dividing the weekly pay by 40 hours. Employers do not have to count paid holidays, paid time off,…Read More