Monthly Archives: November 2024
Florida’s State Minimum Wage Increased on September 30th, 2024
As reported by the Tallahassee Democrat, the Florida statewide minimum wage increased on September 30th, 2024. The minimum wage will rise to $13.00 per hour—on its path to $15.00 per hour in the fall of 2026. In this article, you will find an overview of the key points to understand about Florida’s minimum wage… Read More »
Three Key Elements of a Retaliation Claim
Employers in Florida cannot punish a worker who exercises a legally protected right under state law or federal law. Doing so could give rise to a retaliation claim. The Department of Labor (DOL) explains that retaliation “occurs when an employer fires an employee or takes any other type of adverse action against an employee… Read More »
Major Fines for Tampa, FL Area Employer that Ignored Workplace Safety Issues
On October 3rd, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced major fines against a Florida-based employer. Blacktip Boatworks LLC failed to address 15 serious workplace safety violations that were raised by federal regulators in 2023. The company is facing more than $300,000 in fines after a follow-up investigation revealed continued problems. Florida Employer Fined… Read More »
Florida Employer Agrees to Conciliation Agreement for Pregnancy Fairness Violation
On October 11th, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Florida employer has agreed to a conciliation agreement to resolve a violation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Sailormen, Inc.—a company that operates a Popeye’s location as a franchisee in Orange City, Florida—will pay compensation to a pregnant employee who… Read More »