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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 »
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 »
Can Tipped Employees Get Overtime Pay in Florida?
Many industries in Florida rely heavily on the contributions of tipped workers. You may be wondering: Can a worker get overtime wages if they are tipped? The answer is a clear “yes”—unless an exemption applies, tipped workers must be paid overtime wages (time and a half) for overtime hours in Florida. In this article,… Read More »
Florida Contractor Cited for Workplace Safety Violation that Contributed to Fatal Fall
On October 29th, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that two construction contractors—Phoenix Rigging & Erecting and Maxim Crane Works—failed to properly protect a worker from a deadly 30-story fall from a high-rise building in Fort Lauderdale. Employers have a responsibility to ensure that they comply with all applicable state and federal safety… Read More »