Mark J. Berkowitz, P.A. - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Championing Employee Rights and Labor Law in Fort Lauderdale

Experiencing unlawful mistreatment, harassment, or sudden termination in the workplace can shatter your career and livelihood. Mark J. Berkowitz, P.A., based at 110 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, has provided staunch employee representation throughout South Florida since 1986. Founding attorney Mark J. Berkowitz possesses more than three decades of focused labor and employment litigation experience before state and federal courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. As an active arbitrator and mediator, attorney Berkowitz combines deep procedural knowledge with resolute advocacy. Whether you need to hire an employment attorney to challenge workplace discrimination or find a labor lawyer to recover unpaid overtime compensation, the firm delivers exceptional, personalized counsel.

Comprehensive Employment and Labor Practice Areas

Employment relationships in Florida are governed by complex state and federal statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mark J. Berkowitz, P.A. levels the playing field for workers against corporate employers and defense firms.

Workplace Discrimination and Equal Employment Rights

Every worker deserves fair and equal treatment free from unlawful prejudice. The firm aggressively represents employees subjected to adverse employment actions based on protected characteristics. This includes age discrimination against workers over forty, racial discrimination, gender bias, pregnancy discrimination, religious intolerance, national origin prejudice, and disability discrimination under the ADA. If you were denied a promotion, demoted, or subjected to disparate disciplinary standards, attorney Berkowitz takes decisive legal steps to vindicate your civil rights.

Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment

Workplace harassment creates a toxic, intimidating environment that prevents employees from doing their jobs safely and effectively. Mark J. Berkowitz, P.A. represents victims of sexual harassment involving unwelcome advances, inappropriate touching, quid pro quo demands, and pervasive offensive commentary. The firm holds employers liable for failing to implement adequate prevention policies or ignoring reports of employee misconduct.

Wage Violations and Wrongful Termination

Federal and state labor laws entitle non-exempt workers to overtime pay. The firm represents employees misclassified as independent contractors, denied overtime, or subjected to illegal payroll deductions. Furthermore, while Florida is an at-will state, employers cannot terminate workers for discriminatory reasons or retaliation. Attorney Berkowitz aggressively represents wrongfully discharged employees and whistleblowers who disclose corporate wrongdoing.

Why Choose Mark J. Berkowitz, P.A.

• Over thirty-five years of dedicated courtroom and administrative litigation experience in Florida labor law.
• American Arbitration Association panel member and approved federal labor arbitrator and mediator.
• Personalized client focus with direct attorney representation rather than delegation to paralegals.
• Free initial consultation to evaluate your employment claim and determine viable legal strategies.

Schedule a Consultation in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Conveniently located at 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 1700, inside the One Ten Tower in Fort Lauderdale, Mark J. Berkowitz, P.A. represents employees across Broward County, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach. If you need a lawyer immediately to confront employer misconduct or protect your career, contact the firm today to schedule your free consultation.