Gunster

About Gunster — employment law Orlando Florida

Founded in 1925, Gunster is a Florida business firm whose employment law Orlando team advises employers across the state. The labor and employment group handles workplace compliance, policy, and disputes. The firm also covers corporate, tax, real estate, and litigation matters.

Because Gunster focuses on Florida business, its employment advice reflects deep state-specific knowledge. You can review other local choices through the employment law directory. The team helps companies prevent claims and defends them when disputes reach court. Its century-long Florida history supports employers in Orange County and statewide.

What Clients Say

Hospitality and tourism employers — Orlando’s dominant sector — describe attorneys who already understand the seasonal-worker classification issues before the client has to explain them. Several hotel and resort operators mention Gunster flagging FDEO reporting obligations specific to high-turnover seasonal staff, and others note the attorneys’ working knowledge of how FCHR investigators in Florida actually handle cases, as opposed to how the statute reads — a practical gap the firm’s century of Florida practice has filled in ways newer entrants to the market cannot match.

Employment law Orlando — Practice Areas & Services

• Employer-side defense of discrimination and retaliation claims.
• Wage-and-hour compliance and FLSA classification reviews.
• Workplace policies, handbooks, and internal investigations.
• Non-compete and trade-secret protection under Florida law.
• Executive and severance agreement negotiation.
• Workforce-reduction and reorganization planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Florida-specific employment advice matter?

Florida has its own wage, non-compete, and discrimination rules layered over federal law. State courts apply these differently than other states. Local knowledge helps employers stay compliant.

How are these matters billed?

Employer-side work is generally hourly, with budgets set for litigation. Some compliance projects use flat fees. Discuss the arrangement at the outset.

Where are Orlando employment disputes heard?

State claims go to the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando. Federal claims go to the Middle District of Florida. Mediation often resolves disputes earlier.