Monthly Archives: June 2025
DOL Recovers Nearly $600,000 on Behalf of Dozens of Construction Workers Who Were Denied Overtime Pay in Florida
On May 27th, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the recovery of nearly $600,000 on behalf of dozens of construction workers in Florida. The workers in question were reportedly denied the full and fair overtime pay that they were entitled to under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In this article, you will… Read More »
Salvation Army in Central Florida Cited for Workplace Safety Violations After Fatal Accident
On May 30th, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced enforcement action against a Central Florida branch of the Salvation Army. OSHA cited the employer for serious workplace safety violations that contributed to an employee’s fatal fall accident. In this article, you will find an overview of the enforcement action taken by… Read More »
Florida Employer Will Pay $20,000 in Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
On April 3rd, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that an employer in Florida—Amelia Springs Assisted Living—will pay $20,000 in damages to resolve a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit. In this article, you will find an overview of the key things to know about the pregnancy discrimination case. Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination Case in Florida… Read More »
One Year Later, FTC Non-Compete Ban May Be Pulled
In April of 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule that would prohibit most non-compete agreements nationwide. Soon after, several different lawsuits were filed to stop the federal regulation from taking effect. By August of 2024, a federal judge in Texas put a long-term injunction in place. Now, nearly one year… Read More »