Monthly Archives: November 2024
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 »