Labor & Employment Law
Counsel for Employers and the Public Sector
The Law Offices of Furey & Ryder, P.A., provides employers with in-depth legal consultation, guidance and collaborative representation concerning issues related to State and Federal employment laws and Florida's public sector labor and sunshine laws.
The Firm
Decades of experience navigating the intersection of public sector governance and employment law.
Our attorneys bring deep institutional knowledge of Florida's public employment statutes, the collective bargaining negotiations process, employee grievances, PERC proceedings, arbitration hearings, internal investigations, compliance with state and federal employment laws and the unique governance structures that define municipal labor relations.
Practice Areas
Comprehensive Representation for Public and Private Employers
Municipal Labor Relations
Strategic counsel on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship in the public sector, from navigating the labor relations processes with both unionized and non-represented/management employees to litigation defense and dispute resolution.
Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Experienced negotiators representing municipalities at the bargaining table — structuring agreements that protect fiscal integrity while maintaining productive labor relations.
Grievances, Arbitration & ULP Charges
Strategic defense of employers in response to various employee claims, including grievances, unfair labor practice charges filed with PERC and arbitration demands.
HR Compliance & Guidance
Proactive guidance concerning Personnel Policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Due Process, Disciplinary Procedures, Employee/Union Grievances, Arbitration, ADA Accommodations, FMLA administration, FLSA compliance, Worker's Compensation claims, Florida's Public Records laws, Florida's Sunshine Law, Florida's Law Enforcement/Firefighter Bill of Rights laws, Employee complaints involving discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower claims and Internal/Administrative Investigations.
Who We Represent
Representing Municipalities Across Florida
The Law Offices of Furey & Ryder, P.A. serves as trusted outside counsel to private employers and a broad range of Florida public employers, including local municipalities, county governments, special districts and public utilities.
Retain Experienced Municipal Labor Counsel
When your municipality faces a labor dispute, contract negotiation, or employment claim, The Law Offices of Furey & Ryder, P.A., brings the depth of experience to all of your matter demands.