Equal Pay Attorney in Tampa
Board-Certified Employment Attorneys Representing Tampa Workers in Wage Discrimination Claims
Being paid less than a coworker of a different gender for the same work isn’t just unfair. It’s illegal under federal and Florida law. At Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC, employment law is our sole practice area, which means the attorneys handling your equal pay matter have devoted their entire careers to this field. Ryan Barack and Michelle E. Nadeau are both Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Florida Bar, the highest recognition the Florida Bar awards in this practice area.
Equal pay claims carry their own legal standards, evidence requirements, and filing paths. They aren’t simply a variation of a general gender discrimination claim, and treating them that way can forfeit recoverable wages. Our firm has represented thousands of clients and recovered tens of millions of dollars across employment disputes, including wage and hour matters. We bring that depth of experience to every equal pay case we accept.
If you believe you’re being paid less because of your gender, don’t wait. Filing deadlines under the Equal Pay Act and related statutes are fixed, and delay can limit or eliminate your recovery options. Call us at (727) 202-5840 or reach out through our online contact form to discuss your situation.Why Tampa Workers Bring Their Equal Pay Claims to Us
Our focus on employment law, and nothing else, shapes how we approach every case. We represent employees, not employers, so there’s no conflict dividing our attention between the two sides of a dispute. When we take on a case, it’s because we’re confident in pursuing it toward a favorable resolution.
Clients work directly with an attorney at Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC, not a paralegal. With a combined 45 years of experience in employment law, our team anticipates how employers and their counsel respond to equal pay claims and builds strategy around that knowledge. Ryan Barack and Michelle E. Nadeau have been recognized as thought leaders in employment law through appearances on FOX 4, ABC Action News, The National Desk, WESH2, and WMNF 88.5.
Reputable & Trusted Source of Knowledge
How an Equal Pay Claim Moves Forward in Tampa
The process begins with a factual review. We examine job duties, compensation records, and comparable positions to identify which statute applies and what filing path makes sense. That evaluation also shapes the legal strategy we build around your specific circumstances.
For EPA claims, a lawsuit can be filed directly in federal court without going through the EEOC. For Title VII or Florida Civil Rights Act claims, a charge must first be filed with the EEOC or the Florida Commission on Human Relations before a private lawsuit is permitted. The EEOC Tampa Field Office serves Tampa-area workers filing federal charges. Federal equal pay claims in this region are typically litigated in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Evidence that commonly supports an equal pay claim includes pay stubs, job descriptions, performance reviews, emails discussing compensation decisions, and accounts from coworkers in comparable roles. We evaluate what’s available early, identify what may be obtainable through discovery, and anticipate the defenses an employer is likely to raise. When a negotiated resolution isn’t appropriate, we’re prepared to take the case to court.
Serving Tampa Bay Employees in Equal Pay Matters
Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC represents employees across Tampa and the broader Tampa Bay area in employment law disputes. Equal pay claims are handled with the full depth of a practice dedicated exclusively to employment law.
Equal Pay Claims Across Tampa’s Industries
Tampa’s workforce spans healthcare, technology, finance, hospitality, and the public sector. Equal pay claims arise across all of these industries and aren’t limited to any particular employer size or type. Whether the employer is a large hospital system, a regional financial firm, or a mid-size technology company, the legal standards are the same.
Federal equal pay cases in the Tampa area are heard in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Tampa-area workers initiating federal charges can do so through the EEOC Tampa Field Office, while state-law claims under the Florida Civil Rights Act go through the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Our attorneys are recognized contributors to employment law conversations in this region, including through media appearances on FOX 4, ABC Action News, The National Desk, WESH2, and WMNF 88.5.
Talk to an Equal Pay Attorney in Tampa
If you suspect you’re earning less than a coworker in a comparable role because of your gender, the time to act is now. Statutory deadlines are firm, and each paycheck that passes without action can affect how much you may recover. Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC accepts cases we’re confident pursuing, and clients work directly with an attorney from the first conversation through resolution.
Contact Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC at (727) 202-5840 or through our online contact form to discuss your equal pay claim with a Board-Certified Labor and Employment attorney serving the Tampa Bay area.
