Monthly Archives: August 2025
Florida Employer Cited for Fire Safety Violations After Serious Injuries
On July 8th, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that an employer in Florida has been cited for serious workplace safety violations by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Two employees of Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace Inc. in Orlando were severely burned in a 2024 fire at one of the company’s… Read More »
Three Big Things Employers and Employees Should Know About the New CHOICE Act in Florida
On July 3rd, 2025, the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act (CHOICE Act) became law in Florida. In a move that takes our state in the opposite direction as much of the rest of the country, Florida has now made it far easier for employers to enforce non-compete agreements. The… Read More »
What are the Most Common Types of Reasonable Accommodations for Disabled Employees?
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that applies to employers in Florida with 15 or more employees. The ADA requires covered employers to make a good faith effort to find an effective reasonable accommodation for disabled workers who are qualified for a position. A reasonable accommodation is any adjustment to… Read More »