Monthly Archives: February 2025
Employment Law Watch: Supreme Court Will Hear “Reverse Bias” Law in 2025
The Supreme Court of the United States is scheduled to hear oral argument in the case of Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services in 2025. It is an employment law case that could have very important implications for discrimination cases going forward. Specifically, the Supreme Court is tasked with clarifying the standard for… Read More »
Florida Employer Will Pay Nearly $1.5 Million in Sex Discrimination Case
On January 13th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that a Florida employer will pay nearly $1.5 million as part of a workplace sex discrimination case. Kane’s Furniture, LLC—a furniture company with headquarters in Pinellas Park, FL—reportedly refused to hire female applicants for delivery and warehouse positions. In this article, you will… Read More »
Florida County Will Appeal Employment Law Ruling Over Off-Duty Use of Marijuana
According to a report from Florida Phoenix, a Florida county is preparing to appeal a ruling of an employment law ruling. The case—arising out of Hillsborough County—centers around an EMT worker who was dismissed after his employer learned of off-duty marijuana use. He filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the local government. A trial… Read More »
Florida Employer Cited for Workplace Safety Violations After Deadly Accident
On January 16th, 2025, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced that an employer in Florida has been cited for workplace safety violations following a deadly accident. Mosaic Fertilizer LLC is accused of workplace safety violations that contributed to the tragic death of a 29-year-old employee. In this article, you will find a… Read More »