Melanie Zaharias has experience representing management in various aspects of labor and employment law. Her practice involves representing employers in litigation of employment disputes including:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Retaliation

Melanie also has experience advising and representing employers in administrative actions. In addition to defending employers in litigation matters, she provides employers with preventive counseling on day-to-day employment issues, including employee handbooks, investigations, discipline, terminations, and wage and hour compliance.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Board of Bar Examiners (Essay Exam Grader) - The Florida Bar, 2008-present