Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Federal Court Vacates Part of Biden-ERA EEOC Workplace Harassment Guidance
On May 20th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that a federal court has vacated a significant portion of the Biden-era workplace harassment guidelines. A court in Texas determined that the EEOC’s expansion of the definition of the term “sex” was in violation of the law. In this article, you will find… Read More »
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 »
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 »