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Tampa Employment Lawyers Who ONLY Represent Employees – Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A.
We are Employment Law Attorneys dedicated to upholding the rights of workers. Recognizing the power that employers, and their lawyers, have over employees, we started a law firm to balance that power — going toe-to-toe with companies large and small to fight for employee rights. Over the years, we’ve worked with employees in Tampa and across Florida and have gained the experience needed to protect your legal rights. Whether you are dealing with workplace discrimination, retaliation, a hostile work environment, or unfair wages, our labor and employment law firm is prepared to help.
Wrongful Termination
Unlawful or wrongful termination of employees has serious legal consequences. Employees have strong protections against employers who violate the law. Although Florida is an “at-will” state, your age, race, gender, or injury should not result in the loss of your job. If you believe you are a victim of unlawful termination, the Florida wrongful termination lawyers at Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. are here to help.
Retaliation
What makes a strong workplace retaliation lawsuit is preserving and identifying evidence of retaliation in detailed documentation. This is where many people we have helped have fallen short in establishing a workplace retaliation case. Florida workplace retaliation lawyers understand the complexity involved with proving hostile workplace retaliation, and we will work closely through each step of the way. Keeping track of any change in how you are treated at work in great detail will help build a strong case.
Discrimination
Workplace discrimination is a serious matter that can cause emotional stress, loss of focus, and a drop in job performance. An employee may become so distressed that he or she may no longer wish to return to work, negatively affecting careers and creating a wide range of difficulties for individuals and families across the state. Our Florida employment discrimination lawyers encourage you to take action, stop workplace discrimination, and hold employers accountable.
Hostile Work Environment
The hostile work environment lawyers at Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. are dedicated to employee rights. If you have experienced severe or pervasive harassment or discriminatory conduct in the workplace, you need to know that you have rights under Florida and federal law that protects you and serve to hold people accountable for their unlawful behavior.
Family Medical Leave Act
The employment & labor law attorneys at Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. are experienced in representing cases involving FMLA violations throughout the state of Florida. If you have been demoted, fired, or otherwise punished for taking FMLA leave, take action. Your employer has a lawyer, why don’t you?
Wage Disputes
Do you need wage dispute lawyers? Even though there are state and federal laws that mandate employers to pay all wages that are owed to an employee, it is relatively common for companies to not pay individuals in full. A wage lawyer understands the complexities of employment law and can fight for your rights and collect unpaid wages and benefits.
Unpaid Overtime
Florida employers find ways to cut costs, often at the expense of their hard-working employees. This focus on the bottom line may end up violating rights and short-changing money owed to an employee. Do you have unpaid overtime? Florida overtime attorneys fight for the rights of people just like you, holding employers accountable by working hard for justice.
Contracts & Agreements
We read the fine print. Employee-employer agreements and severance issues require legal expertise to ensure the rights of employees are being upheld. Our Florida employment contract attorneys will act as your legal advocates and guide you through the complexities of contract negotiation, contract interpretation, and litigation or enforcement. Common employment-based contracts include non- (“non-compete”) agreements, trade secret agreements, and non-solicitation agreements.
EEOC Representation
If you have been subject to discrimination in the workplace, EEOC mediation serves to protect your rights to fair, equal treatment. With an experienced EEOC attorney, you have a powerful legal professional throughout the process to achieve the best resolution possible.
Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulates much more than the “credit report” or credit score you hear so much about. The FCRA offers valuable protections for employees (or applicants) when their personal information is used to make employment decisions. Were you wrongfully denied employment due to a background check? You may be a victim of a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation.
COBRA
Did you lose your job? If your health insurance plan administrator neglected to give you the proper COBRA documents by the deadline specified by the Department of Labor (DOL), under federal law, ERISA, you may be able eligible to receive up to $110 for each day they failed to provide the documents.
DON’T DO THIS ALONE. WE’VE HELPED THOUSANDS OF OTHERS JUST LIKE YOU.
When employees want workplace justice, they call us. We’re the employee’s law firm— a tireless legal team fighting for your rights.
Contact us today to schedule your free, confidential consultation. There is no obligation, and we do not get paid unless you win.
What Our Clients Say
“At the time I needed help from this law firm my life was in shambles to say the least. I needed to have a labor dispute handled with care and discretion and this firm came through 100%. My Attorney Christopher Saba is my Super Hero even when he was thrown a curve ball he regrouped and came back even stronger in my defense. Christopher and his team were very professional and patient with me and answered all my questions. I became extremely ill during my case and was not able to communicate with them but they did not give up on me or close my case, and they were extremely concerned about my health. Christopher made sure I was ready for my mediation and knew the steps and he was with me every step of the way, he made me feel even more confident than I already was. Christopher made me feel like part of his team and in the end we had a triumphant resolution to my case. DEFINITELY recommend this Law Firm if you ever have any Labor disputes in your career. You will not be disappointed.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Chris Saba and his team. Chris was very responsive to my concerns and answered any questions I had about my case. He was able to bring my case to a quick closure. Thank you for looking out for the “little guy”.”
“Attorney Fenton was highly responsive throughout the entire time he worked on my behalf. Our interactions were always pleasant and he was consultative, empathetic, and direct. He set realistic expectations around what I could expect from a settlement and also around a timeline for the settlement, should it come to fruition. I was delighted, but not surprised when he did in fact settle the case in a way that was certainly fair and equitable for me. I appreciated his candor his enthusiasm for results and his clear ownership of responsibility for providing the best possible outcome on my behalf. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a litigation attorney.”
“Who you hire matters! Before finding Mr. Cabassa, I had representation from another firm. I thought I had the best deal in town, as this firm was charging me significantly lower fees. Thankfully, I did my research and realized that this firm was putting my case in jeopardy with the statute of limitations. I fired them and hired Mr. Cabassa. I was fully aware the defendant in my case would have plenty of money and a great defense counsel, so it was essential for me to have a great, reputable firm with strong financial backing. When the defendant saw who my new legal counsel was, they changed their tune around very quickly. I am beyond grateful for Mr. Cabassa and his team. His firm showed me compassion, respect and transparency from day one. I wish from the beginning I would have had their firm represent me. The amount of time, stress and money my family would have saved would have been so beneficial. I am grateful that the chapter is closed and I now can focus on my health and family. Careful who you hire, it truly matters.”
“Super friendly and easy to deal with, Brandon Hill was my attorney and everything went smooth. I will highly recommend these guys and for sure I’ll spread the good word. I like that they are clear since minute one … Here is my case , here is what we can get , this is gonna be your share and that is gonna be mine .!! And its fair !! no crazy high numbers with no crazy overwhelming cash is coming from your case !!I’m a happy client , my case was closed, got my share that I’ve been told before even signing the contract with them. Couldn’t make it without you Brandon .. Thank you so much and keep the good work upppp!!”
“I hired Steve Wenzel to assist me in multiple personal and professional employment matters and his guidance, judgment, and responsiveness were excellent. I am a lawyer and I recommend Steve Wenzel and his firm without reservation.”
“I was praying and looking for a team that would listen to my concerns hear me out fully and would be fair. Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., is what you have been looking for. So to anyone looking for a group of people that care and will put your needs first and will Fight! Fight!!! Fight!!!!!, for your rights from start to finish, Wenzel Fenton and Cabassa. P.A., is the team you have been praying for and looking for.”
“Amanda Heystek is phenomenal. I was at ease through the entire process because of her reassuring presence. Rhonda Cook was amazing in making sure all information was received in a timely manner. Nicole was also very helpful. This law firm is professional and genuinely cares about its clients. Five stars don’t do them justice.”
“Ashwin Trehan and his team were incredible and wonderful to work with. They made this horrible ordeal easy as they helped with so many things and we’re just wonderful and they made sure to communicate anything and everything with me perfectly. Thank you so much and I appreciate everything you and your team did for me”
“I worked with Brandon Hill and Hannah DeBella on my case. And they were wonderful! From the start to the finish. Everything was explained to me exactly how it should have been and I was extremely comfortable with the whole process. Brandon and Hannah both were very pleasant to work with. I would recommend this firm to anyone who might need it! Thank you so much again Brandon and Hannah for all your work! I hope I won’t have to need you again but I’ll know who to call if I do!”
“Sawyer was absolutely terrific. Had an awesome experience with Sawyer! Number one my go too attorney’s office if I am ever having employment wage issues. Sawyer was helpful and answered all my questions. Most importantly my case was resolved quickly and efficiently and the outcome was what I wanted. I will be referring this office to everyone that needs their services. Thank you Wenzel Fenton and Cabassa, P.A. And huge THANK YOU!!!!! TO SAWYER”
“Regarding Brandon Hill and Associates — I got a message on Facebook last night from a very appreciative class member that was so heartfelt, appreciative and sweet. It made me tear up a little. I like to give credit where credit is due. I just wanted to let you know that I realize now that a class action lawsuit is different than your typical lawsuit. I realize now that it is not about just getting compensated a little for someone else’s wrong doing, and that it means so much more to many many other people that were harmed or wronged all by the same entity, in hopes that it will somewhat punish them for their actions and hold them accountable. That my case is so much more than just my complaint. You did all the work and deserve all the credit for the outcome of this case. You deserve all the praise because you selflessly stood up to this company on the behalf of us all. You gave us a voice when we all felt like we just had to take how we were treated, and nothing would ever be done to hold them accountable. You are the hero… Again, thank you for all of your work and time. You are definitely one of the good ones , and deserve nothing but good fortune and appreciation from every life you touch. On that note, I will not take any more of your time. I just wanted to say thank you again, and tell you your are the best!”
“Who you hire matters! Before finding Mr. Cabassa, I had representation from another firm. I thought I had the best deal in town, as this firm was charging me significantly lower fees. Thankfully, I did my research and realized that this firm was putting my case in jeopardy with the statute of limitations. I fired them and hired Mr. Cabassa. I was fully aware the defendant in my case would have plenty of money and a great defense counsel, so it was essential for me to have a great, reputable firm with strong financial backing. When the defendant saw who my new legal counsel was, they changed their tune around very quickly. I am beyond grateful for Mr. Cabassa and his team. His firm showed me compassion , respect and transparency from day one. I wish from the beginning I would have had their firm represent me. The amount of time, stress and money my family would have saved would have been so beneficial. I am grateful that chapter is closed and I now can focus on my health and family. Careful who you hire, it truly matters.”
“Brandon Hill is the man! My case was settled fast and with a professional touch. I was treated like I was the most important case that ever stepped foot in their office. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking representation.”
“Brandon and Marie have been more than helpful. My former employer shut down the business owing money to all of the staff. They have been fighting for us and their best quality is their honesty because they tell you straightforward how things are.”
“Thank you so much Brandon Hill & Marie for your excellent services, a first class operation with super attention to detail and swift action to any and all of my questions. I was extremely impressed with how they dealt with my case. I can thoroughly recommend this company and its team to anybody looking for legal representation that goes above and beyond.”
“OHM, The best team I’ve had the pleasure to work with, Brandon and Marie were keeping me informed at every step. They understood my position and pushed it to a very successful conclusion. I would recommend them to all that need Legal service. Thank you again Brandon and Marie. I appreciate everything you have done for me and my family.”
“Super friendly and easy to deal with, Brandon Hill was my attorney and everything went smoothI will highly recommend these guys and for sure I’ll spread the good word.I like that they are clear since minute one … Here is my case , here is what we can get , this is gonna be your share and that is gonna be mine .!! And its fair !! no crazy high numbers with no crazy overwhelming cash is coming from your case !!I’m a happy client , my case was closed, got my share that I’ve been told before even signing the contract with them.Couldn’t make it without you Brandon .. Thank you so much and keep the good work upppp!!”
“I was recently represented by Mr. Brandon Hill. Mr. Hill was an excellent litigator in my defense against a former unethical, immoral, and crooked employer. He was experienced, confident, professional, knowledgeable and aggressive when needed. (I am glad he was on my side!) I would highly recommend his firm and specifically his services for your defense. (If this review had more “stars” for the ranking, I would easily give him more!!!) Ask for Brandon Hill if you want to win your case! Thank you again for your services!”
“Truly the best attorneys I have ever worked with. Brandon Hill is excellent and his attention to detail really gave my family peace of mind. Brandon is the only attorney I will call, if we ever have a problem or need assistance. Thank you again Brandon!!!”
“Dear Steve, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking my case. Your staff always kept me informed and the Secretaries were polite and prompt in returning my calls. I know that most Attorney’s wouldn’t have been interested in taking a case of this proportion. Once again, the adage rings true- “one person can make a difference”. That person is you. Take care of yourself Steve. It was my pleasure to know you.”
CASE RESULTS
Our Case Results
Our results speak for themselves. This small sampling of our case results reflects the broad scope of our practice. We handle everything – ranging from huge cases against the largest employers to modest cases against small employers, and everything in between.
NATIONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE CHAIN
$6,120,000 recovery for national class of employees and applicants in lawsuit challenging an employer’s practice of not providing proper disclosure and authorization prior to conducting a background check.
$6,120,000
settlement
TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
$5,000,000 common fund made available for national class of employees and job applicants in lawsuit challenging an employer’s practice of not providing proper disclosure and authorization prior to conducting a background check.
$5,000,000
settlement
Discrimination
Homosexual male employee terminated because of sexual orientation
$50,000
settlement
WHISTLEBLOWER
Executive terminated for objecting to unlawful company practices, Whistleblower
$1,000,000
settlement
No Fee Unless We Win. We get paid by getting you paid.
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation
Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. operates on a contingency basis, ensuring that we do not receive payment unless we secure compensation for your case. If your workplace rights were violated, contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.