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Ephraim Roy Hess has practicing law for more than 20 years.  He has successfully represented both individuals and small to medium sized businesses in matters ranging from sexual harassment and age discrimination to the negotiation of severance issues and the enforcement and defense of non-compete agreements. He represents clients throughout the state and works collaboratively with them to analyze their particular facts and circumstances in order to obtain the best possible results.  Some areas of representation include:. Employment and Labor Law. ·        Discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, age, race, national origin,. religion, disability, or pregnancy. ·        Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ·        Drug Testing. ·        Sexual Harassment. ·        Contract review/negotiations. ·        Whistleblowers and Retaliation. ·        Long Term Disability. ·        EEOC/FCHR Charges. ·        Unemployment. ·        Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. (USERRA). Business Law and Litigation. ·        Non-Compete Agreements. ·        Severance Agreements. ·        Confidentiality Agreements. ·        Defense and claims of breaches of contract. ·        Response to Administrative Charges. ·        Defense against discrimination charges. ·        Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Issues. Civil Trials and Appeals. ·        Contract disputes. ·        Malicious Prosecution. ·        Fraud. ·        Breach of Contract. ·        Public Records Actions. ·        Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices. ·        Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law since 2001