Monthly Archives: August 2024
Your Guide to Associational Discrimination Claims Under the ADA
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that provides employment-based protections to disabled workers. Notably, the ADA also prohibits “associational discrimination.” It is unlawful for covered employers to discriminate against an employee because of his or her actual or perceived relationship with a disabled person. In this article, you will find… Read More »
Supreme Court Overruled Chevron Deference—What it Could Mean for Employment Law
On June 28th, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a major ruling that overturned the four-decade old Chevron Doctrine. In the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the nation’s highest court, eliminated the Chevron Deference. The decision is expected to have significant implications for many areas of administrative laws, including… Read More »
Navigating the Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule: What Florida Employers and Employees Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently taken significant steps toward banning non-compete clauses nationwide, a move that could drastically alter the landscape of employment law, particularly here in Florida. If implemented, the FTC’s proposed rule would prohibit employers from using non-compete agreements with employees, which could impact millions of workers and businesses across… Read More »
DOL Announces Proposed Workplace Heat Protection Regulations for Indoor and Outdoor Workers
On July 2nd, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Biden Administration is proposing new workplace heat safety regulations. Notably, the rules would apply to both indoor workers and outdoor workers. The regulatory efforts come after some high profile workplace heat injury/illness cases. In this article, you will find a comprehensive overview… Read More »
Federal Court in Texas Temporarily Enjoins FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final regulation barring virtually employer-employee non-compete agreements nationwide. That rule was initially set to take effect in September of 2024. A delay is looking more and more likely. According to a report from the American Bar Association (ABA), a federal court in Texas has… Read More »