Monthly Archives: March 2025
An Overview of Jury Service and Employment Law Rights in Florida
The willingness to step forward and serve on a jury when called is an important duty for all Floridians. It helps to ensure that important legal decisions are made by a diverse group of representative citizens rather than solely by government officials. Indeed, it is a fundamental civic duty. Of course, trials happen during… Read More »
Florida Lawmaker Pushing Expansion of E-Verify Law
On February 17th, 2025, Florida Politics reported that a key Florida lawmaker is pushing an expansion of the state’s e-verify system for employers. Jason Pizzo—a Democratic Florida State Senator who represents parts of Broward County and Miami-Dade County—has introduced legislation to expand the state’s strict e-verify requirements to all employers, not just midsize and… Read More »
How Do I Know If a Severance Package is Fair?
Leaving a company is never easy. The transition period can be challenging. A severance package can help to ease some of the burden. If you are leaving your employer, you may be wondering: Is the severance package I am being offered a fair deal? As severance pay is not guaranteed by law in Florida,… Read More »
Eleventh Circuit Rules No Private Right of Action in Title IX Sex Discrimination Case (Circuit Split)
On December 3rd, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled against an employee in the case of Terrell v. Alabama State University. Notably, the Eleventh Circuit is the court that covers all of Florida. The decision—which was based on the court’s finding that there is no private right of… Read More »