James P Tarquin, P.A.

James P Tarquin, P.A. Ocala Employment Lawyers Serving the Orlando Region and Central Florida

For more than 15 years, we have represented employees in all areas of employment and helped hundreds of employees fight back against unfair employment practices. We will use our in-depth knowledge of employment law and extensive experience in representing employees to give you the edge and ensure that your employee rights are fully protected. As part of developing an attorney-client relationship b

ased on trust and loyalty, we believe it is important for clients to have direct access to their attorneys. Throughout the representation, your case will be handled directly by our attorneys and you will receive personalized attention from our attorneys. Our attorneys will be available to promptly answer your questions and keep you informed about the progress in your case.

Do you have to tell your employer about a medical condition? Learn when disclosure is legally required, how FMLA and ADA...
06/05/2026

Do you have to tell your employer about a medical condition? Learn when disclosure is legally required, how FMLA and ADA protections work, and what rights Florida employees have if employers retaliate or discriminate.

Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A. discuss when Florida employees must disclose medical conditions for FMLA, ADA & workplace protections.

Too many workers suffer discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment in the workplace because they fear the consequen...
05/04/2026

Too many workers suffer discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment in the workplace because they fear the consequences of speaking out. Know that many laws protect employees from retaliation for engaging in protected activities, including reporting illegal activity or participating in investigations.

Read about some common examples of workplace retaliation so you’ll know what it looks like if it happens to you and what you can do about it.

Ocala employment lawyers at James P. Tarquin, P.A. represent workers in Central Florida who have been retaliated against for engaging in protected activities.

Since 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act has provided employees with time off work for birth or adoption, to care fo...
03/19/2026

Since 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act has provided employees with time off work for birth or adoption, to care for a family member with a serious illness, or for the employee’s own serious health condition.

Learn how many FMLA days are allowed each year and what to do if your rights are violated.

Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A., explain how many FMLA days are allowed & your rights if the Family & Medical Leave Act is violated.

Employment agreements can be written or oral, depending on the circumstances. They may address terms of employment, seve...
03/10/2026

Employment agreements can be written or oral, depending on the circumstances. They may address terms of employment, severance, confidentiality, non-compete agreements, and more. One thing they all have in common is that they are binding contracts, giving rise to legal damages if one party fails to live up to their end of the bargain.

Learn what happens if there is a breach of contract in the employment context in Florida.

Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A. talk about what constitutes an employment agreement & what happens in a breach of contract situation.

Florida employees may be surprised to learn (or not) that the state doesn’t provide much in the way of unpaid leave for ...
02/11/2026

Florida employees may be surprised to learn (or not) that the state doesn’t provide much in the way of unpaid leave for most workers, other than three days for domestic violence victims and job protection for serving on a jury. The federal FMLA law, however, provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every year to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons.

Learn how many days of unpaid leave an employee is entitled to in Florida.

Ocala employment law attorneys James P. Tarquin, P.A. explain how many days of unpaid leave Florida employees are entitled to, including especially FMLA leave.

As we embark upon a new year, employees and employers alike in Florida would do well to take stock of key changes in emp...
01/22/2026

As we embark upon a new year, employees and employers alike in Florida would do well to take stock of key changes in employment law and what may lie ahead in the coming months.

Read our Florida employment law year in review for 2025, and see what’s ahead in 2026.

Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A., provide a review of Florida employment laws in 2025 along with a peek ahead at new legislation in 2026.

If your employer approves your leave of absence, does that mean your job will be waiting for you when you return? It dep...
12/18/2025

If your employer approves your leave of absence, does that mean your job will be waiting for you when you return? It depends on why you took the leave, what laws apply, and what kind of agreement you have with the boss.

Learn when a leave of absence is and isn’t job-protected in Florida.

Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A., discuss when a leave of absence is job-protected under FMLA or ADA & your rights in other situations.

Requesting leave from work can feel intimidating, especially if you’re unsure of your rights or how your employer will r...
11/07/2025

Requesting leave from work can feel intimidating, especially if you’re unsure of your rights or how your employer will respond. Start by understanding your rights, including what leave you are entitled to and your legal protection from improper denials or retaliation.

Learn how to ask for leave from your employer.

Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A., explain your rights to family or medical leave, how to request leave, & your rights to fair treatment.

FMLA provides workers with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every year for family and medical reasons. But not every emplo...
10/07/2025

FMLA provides workers with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every year for family and medical reasons. But not every employer is covered, and not every employee is eligible. Learn when you can be denied FMLA and what to do when an employer wrongfully denies your request.

Ocala employee rights attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A., discuss who is eligible for FMLA & when, as well as remedies for workers wrongfully denied FMLA leave.

Facing discrimination, harassment, or FMLA violations at work? Worried you might get fired if you press the matter? Star...
09/06/2025

Facing discrimination, harassment, or FMLA violations at work? Worried you might get fired if you press the matter? Start by understanding your legal rights.

Learn what you need to know about suing your employer while still employed.

Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Tarquin, P.A., provide practical tips & considerations on what to know before suing your employer while still working.

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