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Report: Florida is a Hotspot for Employment Litigation
Lex Machina—a legal analytics company—recently released its 2023 Employment Litigation Report. Notably, the report finds that Florida is one of the nation’s “hotspots” for employment lawsuits. Lex Machina found that more than nine percent of employment litigation was initiated in Florida. For reference, Florida makes up around 6 percent of the nation’s population—meaning the… Read More »
Were You Fired from Your Job in Florida? Five Signs You Need to Speak to a Lawyer
Florida is an at-will employment state—meaning an employer can terminate a worker at any time and for virtually any reason. That being said, employees cannot be fired for illegal reasons. If you were recently let go, it is possible that your rights were violated. You may have a valid claim on the grounds of… Read More »
Is an Employer Required to Let You Take Time Off for a Funeral In Florida?
The loss of a close loved one is deeply challenging. The last thing a person wants to think about during try times is their work. This raises an important question: Is an employer required to let you take time off to attend a funeral? In Florida, the answer is largely “no”—while many companies do… Read More »
Law Enforcement Official in Florida Terminated After Seeing Whistleblower Status
According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, Patricia Carpenter—the former deputy chief of staff for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)—was terminated after she sought formal whistleblower protection in relation to an alleged conflict with the Governor’s office. In this article, you will find a more detailed overview of the case… Read More »
Report: Approximately 14,000 Employees in Florida Owed Money in Unpaid/Underpaid Wages
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, there are approximately 14,000 employees in Florida who are entitled to more than $6.5 million in collective unpaid and underpaid wages. Notably, these are funds that have already been collected by employers from the United States Department of Labor (DOL). The federal agency is trying… Read More »
Professors in Florida Sue to Challenge Florida’s New Employment Arbitration Ban at Public Universities
According to a report from Inside Higher Ed, a group of professors and a labor union have filed a lawsuit challenging the legal validity of a new Florida law that bars workplace arbitration for employees of public universities. The union—the United Faculty of Florida—is suing on behalf of the professors who were laid off… Read More »
National Car Rental Company Sued for Age Discrimination in Florida
On September 11th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an age discrimination lawsuit against Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, a company that operates many well-known rental car brands. The company is accused of intentionally failing to consider qualified older workers. Here, our Florida employment law firm provides an overview of the… Read More »
DOL Cites Employer in Florida for Violation of Federal Workplace Lactation Law; Failed to Provide Private Place
On September 18th, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) cited a resort and spa in Florida for its failure to comply with federal workplace lactation requirements. The company did not provide a private area for the mother of a newborn to express milk for her child. In this article, you will find… Read More »
Contractor in Florida Sued for Racial Discrimination, Racial Harassment
On September 26th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a federal racial discrimination and racial harassment lawsuit against an employer in Florida. Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (APS)—a large contractor with an office in Tampa—is facing allegations from a dozen African American employees of a hostile work environment. Below, you will find an… Read More »
The Five Big Tips to Help You Negotiate Your Severance Package in Florida
Leaving a job can be challenging. Whether you are doing so on your own volition or you are being laid off by your employer, there can be some significant logistical and financial challenges. A severance package can help ease the transition. However, severance pay is not guaranteed by law in Florida. You have the… Read More »