Monthly Archives: July 2026
EEOC Rescinds Four Decade Old Affirmative Action Guidance
On June 30th, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it is rescinding agency affirmative action guidance that has been in place for more than four decades. It is now the position of the agency that the interpretive guidance on affirmative action is out of step with federal civil rights law. Understanding… Read More »
Are Employees of Private Companies in Florida Protected By Whistleblower Law?
Florida employees who work for private companies may be protected by the Florida Private Sector Whistleblower Act. The law prohibits covered employers from taking retaliatory personnel action against an employee who reports, threatens to report, provides information about, objects to, or refuses to participate in certain unlawful activities, policies, or practices. In this article,… Read More »
The Florida CHOICE Act
The CHOICE Act officially went into effect as of July 1st, 2025, in the State of Florida. Most see it as a way for businesses to implement more extreme restrictions on their employees, although the name would lead you to believe differently. Cathleen sat down with partner attorney Gabe Roberts, an expert on the… Read More »
What Business Owners Should Know About Third-Party Payroll Services
Many business owners use third-party companies to handle their payroll, such as Gusto, ADP, and Paychex. These services can be a helpful tool for busy small-business owners and larger companies alike, but do third-party payroll and HR services provide a false sense of security? The benefits of third-party payroll services Payroll services can benefit… Read More »
Florida Law Will Tighten Formations of Public Sector Unions
In March, Florida Senate Bill 1296 was passed into law. It is expected that Governor Ron DeSantis will sign the legislation shortly to make it official. It is a contentious reform law that will significantly tighten the requirements for the formation of public sector unions. In this article, you will find a more comprehensive… Read More »