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Florida Teachers Seek Judicial Block of State’s New Union Law
Earlier this year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a major legislative reform package into law that dramatically alters the landscape for many of Florida’s public sector unions. The new law officially took effect on July 1st, 2023. According to a report from Orlando Weekly, the Florida Education Association—the state’s largest teacher’s union—is making a… Read More »
NLRB General Counsel: Non-Compete Agreements Likely Violate NLRA
Non-compete agreements are contracts (or provisions of contracts) where an employee agrees not to directly compete against an employer for a period of time after the employment relationship ends. Florida law tends to favor the enforcement of non-compete agreements so long as they protect a “legitimate business interest” and are “reasonable in nature and… Read More »
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Florida Worker in Disability Discrimination Claim
On March 20th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the agency scored a significant legal victory on behalf of a disabled worker in Florida. In the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, a judge determined that UPS violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) when it failed… Read More »
What Evidence Can Be Used To Prove Workplace Discrimination In Florida?
No person should have to endure discriminatory practices in the workplace. You should be able to rise based on your own skills, training, and effort, not based on stereotypes. Federal law (such as the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act) and state law (such as the Florida Civil Rights Act) protect workers against… Read More »
NLRB: Tesla Broke Labor Rules By Telling Employees In Florida Not To Discuss Pay
According to a report from Bloomberg, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleges that Tesla violated federal law by telling workers at a facility in Central Florida not to discuss their pay in the workplace. In this article, you will find a more detailed explanation of the allegations the NLRB raised against Tesla as… Read More »
City Of Delray Beach Cited For Unlawful Retaliation Against Whistleblower Employee
On April 20th, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) officially announced its findings in a federal whistleblower protection case arising out of South Florida. The City of Delray Beach will pay a former employee—a city inspector who found and reported issues with the public water supply—more than $818,500. The employee was terminated in violation… Read More »
Wage And Hour Watch: More Than $250,000 In Back Wages Recovered For Florida Workers After Illegal Tip Sharing Scheme
On April 24th, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced the conclusion of a wage and hour investigation involving a restaurant in Southwest Florida. The federal agency recovered more than $250,000 in back wages on behalf of restaurant workers who were unlawfully required to share tips. Wage and hour violations in the… Read More »
What Are My Remedies If I Was Subject To Racial Discrimination In The Workplace In Florida?
It is an unfortunate reality, but race-based discrimination still remains a problem in too many workplaces in Florida. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (federal law) and the Florida Civil Rights Act (state law) both prohibit any race, color, or ethnic background discrimination at businesses and organizations with 15 or more… Read More »
What Evidence Can Be Used To Prove Unlawful Retaliation By An Employer In Florida?
Employees in Florida should be able exercise their legally protected rights without facing any type of punishment from their employer. Unfortunately, unlawful retaliation by companies and organizations is a problem. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) notes that retaliation is the most common cause of action cited in federal sector employment claims. Retaliation… Read More »
Can You Be Fired For Discussing Forming A Union In Florida?
While fewer U.S. workers are members of labor unions than decades ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 14.3 million wage and hour workers nationwide belong to a labor union (2022). You may be considering organizing your workplace in Florida. This raises an important question: Can you be fired for talking about… Read More »