Monthly Archives: May 2025
What Does it Mean if an Employment Law Handbook includes an “At-Will” Disclaimer in Florida?
Our state operates under an at-will employment standard. The Florida Bar explains that “at-will employment” presumes that the relationship between an employer and an employee is fully voluntary—unless there is a contract stating otherwise. Many employers will include a provision called an at-will employment disclaimer in their handbook. In this article, you will find… Read More »
Report: Teacher’s Certification Being Reviewed for Using Student’s Preferred Pronouns
On April 15th, 2025, K-12 Dive reported that a Florida teacher’s certification is under review after she used the preferred pronouns of a high school student. Beyond that, her contract with the school was not renewed. K-12 Dive notes that it is the first widely-known case of a teacher in the state facing adverse… Read More »
Can I Be Fired for Reporting a Workplace Safety Violation in Florida?
Workplace accidents remain far too common. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that approximately 2.6 million people were injured or made ill on the job in 2023 alone. A significant number of job-related injuries happen because of workplace safety violations. As a worker, you should be able to feel confident that you can… Read More »
Comprehensive E-Verify Proposal Moving Forward in Florida House
Far more strict e-verify requirements may soon be coming to Florida. On April 2nd, 2025, Florida Politics reported that the state’s e-verify proposal is making significant legislative progress in Tallahassee. If it becomes law, it would dramatically expand the number of businesses and organizations in the state that would be required to comply with… Read More »
Four Examples of Age Discrimination
Age discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly in employment, housing, or other areas of life solely because of their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects workers against age-based discrimination. Florida law also provides protection. It can come in a wide range of different forms. In… Read More »