Daytona Beach Employment and Civil Rights Lawyer
Massey & Duffy, PLLC represents employees and people whose civil rights have been violated in Daytona Beach and throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties. We handle discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wage, and Section 1983 claims in state and federal court.
Where We Are Located
Our only office is at 855 East University Avenue in Gainesville. We do not have an office in Daytona Beach. Consultations, document review, and case management are handled by phone, email, and video, and we travel for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial when a case requires it.
Claims We Handle for Volusia County Workers
Discrimination based on race, sex or pregnancy, age, disability, or religion
Police misconduct, false arrest, and First Amendment retaliation
Hospitality, Restaurant, and Service Workers
Many Daytona Beach-area employees work in hotels, restaurants, events, and healthcare. Since September 30, 2026, Florida's minimum wage has been $15.00 per hour, and an employer that takes a tip credit must pay tipped employees a cash wage of at least $11.98 per hour, with tips making up the difference. Common problems include unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, improper tip pools, and sexual harassment by managers or customers.
Before suing for unpaid minimum wages under Florida's Minimum Wage Act, section 448.110, Florida Statutes, an employee generally must first give the employer written notice of the claim and 15 days to pay it. Federal claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act do not have that requirement.
Where Daytona Beach Cases Are Filed
State court cases arising in Volusia County are filed in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, which also covers Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties. Federal cases from Volusia County are filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division. Many discrimination claims must first go through a charge with the EEOC or the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
Deadlines Matter
An EEOC charge in Florida generally must be filed within 300 days, and a complaint under the Florida Civil Rights Act within 365 days. Federal civilian employees generally must contact an agency EEO counselor within 45 days. Some claims, such as public-employee whistleblower claims, have even shorter deadlines. If you think your rights were violated, talk to a lawyer promptly.
Talk With Us
Use our contact page to request a consultation, or call Massey & Duffy, PLLC at (352) 505-8900. We respond to inquiries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Our only office is in Gainesville, Florida. Results depend on the facts and law of each case; past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.