Is it a Trend?
5/12/17
By: Jeremy W. Rogers
The general perception of Florida with regard to litigating cases to jury verdicts is that it is very unkind to defendants, particularly large corporations. I have spoken with numerous colleagues who believe that this reputation is …
FAQs: Medical Marijuana in Florida and Accommodations Under the ADA
4/10/17
By: Melissa A. Santalone
In this past election cycle, Floridians voted to approve Amendment 2 by a landslide, officially amending the State Constitution to allow the medicinal use of marijuana by those with “debilitating conditions,” free from criminal or civil …
Breaking News – Puzder Withdraws from Consideration to be Secretary of Labor
2/15/17
By: Paul H. Derrick
Andy Puzder, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, has withdrawn his name from consideration after being plagued by criticism since his nomination. Union leaders and prominent Democrats have been among his staunchest critics. Puzder’s decision …
Be on the Lookout for Minimum Wage Increases in 2017
12/20/16
By: Brad Adler and Agne Krutules
As we enter into 2017, employers should remember that, while the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25, many state and local jurisdictions have passed legislation that will increase their respective minimum wage in 2017.…
New I-9 Form Takes Effect Next Year
12/1/16
By: Agne Krutules
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The revision process commenced over a year ago, with the main goal to strengthen the security and integrity of the I-9 …
ADA Website Compliance: More Than Just a Good Idea
11/16/16
By: Paul H. Derrick
Since its passage in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has become nearly ubiquitous, perhaps best known for its applicability to workplaces, wheelchair access, and service animals. Surprisingly few people, however, are aware that the …
Employers Beware: Florida’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase by 1.5 Percent
10/17/12
By: Jonathan Kandel
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently announced that the Florida minimum wage will be $7.79 per hour beginning January 1, 2013. This represents an increase of 1.5 percent (or $0.12) from the state’s current minimum wage …