Monthly Archives: October 2024
Federal Court Cites Florida Water Park With Child Labor Violations, Ordered to Pay Damages
On October 21st, the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor, a federal agency, cited a North Florida employer—the owner and operator of a waterpark—for violation of child labor laws. 1944 Beach Boulevard LLC—a company that owns Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach—will pay more than $150,000 and furnish other relief… Read More »
City of St. Petersburg Will Rescind $250,000 of Employee Bonuses (Determined to Be Illegal)
According to a report from Florida Politics, St. Petersburg will rescind approximately $250,000 worth of bonuses that were awarded to city employees. Members of the city council have determined that the bonuses—which were paid to employees who worked on a specific contract—have been determined to be unlawful. In this article, you will find a… Read More »
The Employee’s Guide to Racial Harassment Claims in Florida
As an employee, you should not be subject to worse treatment in the workplace because of your race. Racial harassment is, by definition, a form of race-based discrimination. If you were subject to a hostile work environment based on your race, you may have a claim against your employer. Below, you will find a… Read More »
Employment Law Watch: Federal Court Blocks Major Portion of Florida’s “Stop Woke Act”
As reported by WUSF NPR, a federal court in Florida has permanently blocked a major portion of Florida’s “Stop Woke Act.” Officially referred to as both the Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act and the Florida Individual Freedom Act, the law aimed to prevent employers from engaging in certain forms of anti-harassment… Read More »
Workplace Safety Violation: Employer in Florida Cited for Serious Violation After Cashier Injured in Late-Night Shooting Incident
On August 14th, 2024, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cited an employer in Central Florida for a serious workplace safety violation. An employee of Circle K Stores Inc. was shot and seriously harmed in a late-night incident in Orlando. OSHA determined that the employer’s substandard safety efforts contributed to the incident. What… Read More »