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A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Laser Spine Institute by at least two former employees after abruptly losing their jobs as part of a mass layoff and sudden closing of the business. Represented by Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., the employees allege that they did not get enough warning of the closure. The plaintiffs […]

Creditors and cyberbullies commit TCPA violations every day. Consumers receive repeated phone calls when they shouldn’t, even though it’s against the law. Congress enacted the TCPA to prevent this harassment — but the law is frequently ignored by aggressive companies. Do you think you have a case against a company for TCPA violations? Understanding the […]

Do you receive unwanted calls to your cellphone? It is important to know that consumers are protected by the TCPA act to stop aggressive robocallers from harassing people in Florida and across the United States. TCPA Law The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) regulates auto-dialed calls, telemarketing calls, prerecorded calls, unsolicited faxes, and text messages. […]

The PepsiCo FCRA lawsuit is a win for employee rights advocates everywhere. This class action lawsuit is an important example of holding companies accountable for violations of the law in their hiring/employment practices. What Happened? A subsidiary of PepsiCo, the global food, and beverage giant, has agreed to pay $1.2 million for violating the Fair […]

When an employer does something that’s illegal or unsafe, including discrimination or neglecting to follow safety guidelines, an employee should report it. Often, though, employers retaliate against employees who make these types of claims, up to and including firing the employee who filed the claim. If you have concerns that you’re a victim of whistleblower […]

A lawsuit was recently filed against the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg by a former employee of Catholic Charities alleging sexual harassment by the interim executive director. Represented by Donna V. Smith, a partner at Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., Abdelaziz Abdelmunim claims that Margaret Rogers made unwanted sexual advances toward him during his time of […]

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects consumers across the United States. Telemarketers trying to sell services and products, from home security systems to insurance, must comply with the TCPA. Congress enacted the TCPA in 1991. The TCPA restricts the making of telemarketing calls and the use of automatic telephone dialing systems and artificial or […]

Are you sick and tired of getting inundated with robocalls? Consumer protection laws may soon become stronger if the new proposed TRACED Act passes. Illegal calls are an epidemic in the United States and changes to the TCPA would be a huge win for consumer rights. What is the TCPA? The Telephone Consumer Protection Act […]

Have you heard the latest important news for Florida workers? The minimum wage in Florida is going up in 2019. This development will boost the wages of many employees in hospitality, retail, restaurants, and other industries. Here is what you need to know:   The Change in the Minimum Wage in Florida Currently, the minimum […]

Have you heard what’s coming in 2019? FLSA overtime laws may very well be changing next year — which could affect the paychecks of millions of workers across the country. It’s quite possible that more people will be eligible for overtime pay than ever before. As advocates for employee rights, Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. wants […]