Expanding Employee Protections and Employer Compliance Issues In the area of employment discrimination, a single set of facts can often raise legal issues under multiple overlapping statutes. For example, an employee who is denied a leave of absence … Continue reading →
In the realm of employment law, one of the most frequently misunderstood terms is retaliation. Employees often view the term too broadly, believing that the law prohibits all acts of retribution or punishment that follow a complaint of mistreatment. Conversely, … Continue reading →
The adage that an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is particularly applicable in the area of compliance with the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Florida Minimum Wage … Continue reading →
In recent months, the topic of sexual harassment has come to the forefront of the news, primarily due to the revelations of misconduct by several powerful figures in the entertainment industry and politics. While the increased attention to this issue … Continue reading →
In November 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative, also known as Amendment 2, was approved by voters, leading to the legalization of marijuana for medical use. As the prescription and usage of marijuana becomes more commonplace, the question of how … Continue reading →
