Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The FTC has Officially Abandoned the Proposal Non-Compete Agreement Ban
On September 5th, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an accede to the vacatur of the Non-Compete Clause Rule. It is a procedural move that was expected and it means the previous effort to ban non-competes nationwide has officially been abandoned by the agency. Background: Trump Administration FTC Drops Biden-Era Proposed Rule The… Read More »
Florida Employer Sued for Religious Discrimination
On June 4th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release confirming that an employer in Florida is facing a lawsuit for religious discrimination. CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC allegedly failed to provide an appropriate religious accommodation to a female employee who required a modest change to uniform requirements for religious… Read More »
Why Employees Should Always Have their Employment Contract Reviewed By a Lawyer
Are you preparing to sign a contract with your employer? If so, it is imperative that you seek professional legal representation. Employment contracts should be reviewed by a qualified attorney. In this article, you will find an overview of the reasons why employees should always have their employment agreement reviewed by a lawyer. You… Read More »
Florida Employer Will Pay $1.4 Million to Resolve Race Discrimination Case
On June 25th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that an employer in Florida will pay approximately $1.4 million to resolve a racial discrimination lawsuit. Waste Pro of Florida has settled with the EEOC, which was pursuing a claim on behalf of 26 Black and Haitian workers. The EEOC brought the claim… Read More »
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 »
Proposed Florida Law Would Make it Easier to Enforce Non-Compete Agreements
On April 28th, 2025, Bloomberg Law News reported that a new Florida law will make it easier for businesses and organizations in the state to enforce non-compete agreements. The legislation—HB 1219—stands out against a national trend restricting the use of non-compete agreements. The bill was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 29th. In… Read More »
DOL Releases Updated Enforcement Guidance for Independent Contractor Classification
On May 1st, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced updated federal guidance for the classification of independent contractors. The agency will not enforce a 2024 regulation promulgated under the Biden Administration that sought to tighten the restrictions on the use of independent contractors. Notably, that proposed 2024 regulation is still the subject of… Read More »
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 »