Monthly Archives: July 2024
Understanding Severance Negotiations: What is a Release of Claims?
Are you an employee in Florida who is preparing to leave a job position or who recently left a job position? The transition can be hard—even if you are ready to move on to a new professional challenge. A severance package can help to reduce the financial strain. Before you agree to accept severance,… Read More »
How Do You Prove Wrongful Termination?
A wrongful termination is the dismissal of an employee in violation of their employment contract or the law. It could be due to discrimination, retaliation, or failure to follow the correct disciplinary or termination procedures. It is an unlawful act that gives rise to an employment law claim. Here, you will find an overview… Read More »
Florida Governor Blocks Local Heat Protection Laws for Outdoor Workers
According to a report from the Tallahassee Democrat, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has blocked the ability of local/municipal governments in the state from establishing heat protection laws to protect outdoor workers. The legislation signed by the Governor makes it unlawful (and unenforceable) for any local governments to enact their own municipal heat safety regulations…. Read More »
FTC Announces Ban On Non-Compete Agreements: An Overview of the Rule and What is Likely to Come Next
On April 23rd, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new final rule that largely prohibits the use of non-compete agreements by employers. While there are some limited exceptions, the rule in its current form would eliminate most non-compete agreements on the grounds that they reduce competition and employee wages. Litigation is already… Read More »
Employer in Florida Will Pay More than $130,000 in Back Wage to Resolve Gender Discrimination Case
On May 2nd, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) confirmed that Sysco West Coast Florida Inc.—a food distribution and restaurant supplies company—will pay more than $130,000 in back wages to resolve a gender discrimination claim. The discrimination reportedly occurred in the company’s Palmetto facility in Manatee County where the alleged hiring practices of the… Read More »