Monthly Archives: February 2026
Presented With an Employment Contract? A Lawyer Should Review
Florida is an at-will employment state. The relationship between an employer and an employee is voluntary. Either party may terminate it any time and for any reason, unless there is an employment contract that states otherwise. If you have been presented with an employment agreement, it should be reviewed by a lawyer. In this… Read More »
Florida Employer Settles Disability Discrimination Case for $50,000
On January 13th, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that a Motel Six location in Florida has agreed to pay $50,000 to a former employee in order to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit. The company allegedly constructively discharged a disabled worker at one of its Lakeland-area hotels. In this article, you will… Read More »
An Overview of the DOL’s Most Recent Tip Pooling Guidance
On September 30th, 2025, the United States Department of Labor released guidance on specific issues related to tip pooling by employers. The matter in question involved front-house oyster shuckers at a restaurant. In this article, you will find an overview of the issue, the DOL’s guidance, and the implications for tip pooling more broadly… Read More »