West Palm Beach Employment Lawyers

Award Winning Labor & Employment Lawyers in West Palm Beach, FL




Cantrell Schuette, P.A., is one of the few West Palm Beach law firms where most of our lawyers are employment lawyers. Our labor and employment attorneys represent both individuals and businesses in the full spectrum of employment issues such as harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; severance agreements; unpaid wages; executive compensation; non-compete agreements; wrongful termination; and family and medical leave laws.
We take our role as trusted advisors and advocates seriously. Our West Palm Beach labor and employment attorneys are leaders in their fields and are trusted advocates in the community. Contact us today for a free initial case consultation with one of our West Palm Beach labor and employment lawyers at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
Below is a summary of our credentials and the West Palm Beach employment law services we provide and frequently asked questions.


Hiring An Employment Law Attorney
Hiring an employment lawyer in West Palm Beach is a very difficult decision because the professional relationship will last several years. You will be beyond satisfied with our West Palm Beach employment lawyer. Here are just a few achievement spotlights of our employment attorneys in our West Palm Beach employment law practice group:
- Substantial experience: Our employment attorneys have experience of at least 10 years, almost exclusively in labor and employment law.
- Elite credentials: Our employment attorneys graduated in the top 10% of their law class or attended Ivy Law Schools including Harvard.
- Leaders in the field: Our employment attorneys provide training on advanced employment law issues to leading businesses, human resource professionals, and attorneys.
- Award-winning: Our West Palm Beach employment lawyers have been selected for Super-Lawyers and Best Lawyers, obtained AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell and were selected for Florida Legal Elite. These awards are given by fellow attorneys and judges through a peer-review system.
Contact us for a free initial evaluation at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com
Employment Law Issues We Handle
Our West Palm Beach employment law practice covers almost all employment law matters. Below are a few employments law matters we provide service on:
- Commissions and bonuses
- Wage and hour laws (FLSA)
- Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation (Title VII)
- Hostile work environment (Title VII)
- Employment agreements
- Restrictive covenants
- Severance agreements
- Trade secrets
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In addition, we are experts in Florida’s unique employment laws including:
- Florida Civil Rights Act
- Florida Whistleblower Act
- Florida Minimum Wage Act
- Florida Unpaid Wage Attorney-Fee Statute
- Florida Workplace Drug Testing Laws
- Florida Leave Laws
- Florida’s Restrictive Covenant Statute (non-competes, non-solicits, non-disclosures)
In the city of West Palm Beach, Florida, businesses are also subject to the City of West Palm Beach Human Rights Ordinance
Let Us Advocate For You
Our West Palm Beach employment attorneys are experts in Florida employment law. We owe our reputation to our attorneys who have a yearning for powerful advocacy to serve our clients in their employment matters. We look forward to speaking with you.
Do you need a first-class West Palm Beach employment law attorney? If so, contact us at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
West Palm Beach County Courts
West Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. There are federal and state courts in West Palm Beach. The federal court in West Palm Beach is part of the Southern District of Florida
The state circuit court is part of the Florida Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court. Our West Palm Beach labor and employment lawyers are well-versed in the federal and state courts of Palm Beach County. You want lawyers who are familiar and friendly with opposing counsel and judges and our lawyers can provide that to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Employers generally can run a background check on applicants if they have received written approval from the applicant. Pursuant to federal law, employers are not allowed to ask for background information regarding race, color, sex religion, etc. which could lead to discriminatory hiring practices. The Federal Trade Commission Rules “requires the employer to provide the applicant notice” for any negative/adverse reports that led to them not hiring you. Common information that is asked on a background check includes criminal history, employment verification, social security, etc. West Palm has passed a ban-the-box law for public employees which means that government employers can’t ask about criminal convictions on their applications.
If you have any questions regarding a background check in West Palm Beach, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com
Under the False Claims Act, private citizens may file a qui tam suit against anyone that defrauded the government. An individual that wins may be entitled to a percentage of the government’s reward.
If you want to file a potential qui tam suit in West Palm Beach, Florida, contact us at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com to discuss concerns regarding your case.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for family or medical situations and emergencies. Employees are generally entitled to twelve weeks of leave if they are eligible. Some eligibility categories include the birth of a child, adoption, family member’s health condition, or the employee’s health condition. An employee may be entitled to twenty-six weeks of paid leave if the employee must care for a service member. Covered employers that must abide by FMLA include public agencies and private sectors with over 50 or more employees.
If you have questions about the intricacies regarding FMLA, contact us at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
First, we must look at if there is a valid contract. For there to be a valid contract, there must be an offer, acceptance, consideration, and no ambiguity concerning terms. The contract need not be written if you have kept all the relevant information and prior communications that are vital to establishing that a contract was made for an oral contract. There is usually a breach of contract when one of the parties fails to perform an obligation in the contract. A party may be awarded compensatory damages, incidental damages, punitive damages, nominal damages, and liquidated damages if they win.
If you believe you may have a valid breach of contract case, contact us to speak with one of our West Palm Beach employment lawyers at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
Yes. See Johnson v. Harrison Hardware Furniture Co., 160 So. 878, 879 (Fla. 1935) (An “agreement, partly written and partly oral, must be regarded as an oral contract, the liability arising under which is not founded upon an instrument of writing.”) In Florida, a written agreement is not required. However, it is prudent, however, to reduce an oral agreement to writing to avoid disputes about the material terms of that agreement. If you cannot reduce the agreement to a written agreement, an email recapping the oral agreement is helpful and may be admissible evidence to prove the terms of the agreement.
To speak with one of our West Palm Beach employment attorneys, reach out to us at 1-877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.