Category Archives: Employment Law
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 »
Federal Court Cites Florida Water Park With Child Labor Violations, Ordered to Pay Damages
On October 21st, the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor, a federal agency, cited a North Florida employer—the owner and operator of a waterpark—for violation of child labor laws. 1944 Beach Boulevard LLC—a company that owns Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach—will pay more than $150,000 and furnish other relief… Read More »
City of St. Petersburg Will Rescind $250,000 of Employee Bonuses (Determined to Be Illegal)
According to a report from Florida Politics, St. Petersburg will rescind approximately $250,000 worth of bonuses that were awarded to city employees. Members of the city council have determined that the bonuses—which were paid to employees who worked on a specific contract—have been determined to be unlawful. In this article, you will find a… Read More »
The Employee’s Guide to Racial Harassment Claims in Florida
As an employee, you should not be subject to worse treatment in the workplace because of your race. Racial harassment is, by definition, a form of race-based discrimination. If you were subject to a hostile work environment based on your race, you may have a claim against your employer. Below, you will find a… Read More »
Employment Law Watch: Federal Court Blocks Major Portion of Florida’s “Stop Woke Act”
As reported by WUSF NPR, a federal court in Florida has permanently blocked a major portion of Florida’s “Stop Woke Act.” Officially referred to as both the Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act and the Florida Individual Freedom Act, the law aimed to prevent employers from engaging in certain forms of anti-harassment… Read More »
Workplace Safety Violation: Employer in Florida Cited for Serious Violation After Cashier Injured in Late-Night Shooting Incident
On August 14th, 2024, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cited an employer in Central Florida for a serious workplace safety violation. An employee of Circle K Stores Inc. was shot and seriously harmed in a late-night incident in Orlando. OSHA determined that the employer’s substandard safety efforts contributed to the incident. What… Read More »
Supreme Court Overruled Chevron Deference—What it Could Mean for Employment Law
On June 28th, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a major ruling that overturned the four-decade old Chevron Doctrine. In the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the nation’s highest court, eliminated the Chevron Deference. The decision is expected to have significant implications for many areas of administrative laws, including… Read More »
Navigating the Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule: What Florida Employers and Employees Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently taken significant steps toward banning non-compete clauses nationwide, a move that could drastically alter the landscape of employment law, particularly here in Florida. If implemented, the FTC’s proposed rule would prohibit employers from using non-compete agreements with employees, which could impact millions of workers and businesses across… Read More »
DOL Announces Proposed Workplace Heat Protection Regulations for Indoor and Outdoor Workers
On July 2nd, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Biden Administration is proposing new workplace heat safety regulations. Notably, the rules would apply to both indoor workers and outdoor workers. The regulatory efforts come after some high profile workplace heat injury/illness cases. In this article, you will find a comprehensive overview… Read More »