With schools re-opening, am I entitled to paid leave if my kids do online learning?
Right now many school districts are requiring parents to choose between returning to traditional school and online learning this upcoming 2020-2021 school...
Fired because of the pandemic. Is my non-compete enforceable?
Were you recently fired because of the pandemic and wondering if the non-compete you signed is still enforceable? Don’t assume that just...
Can I be fired for my social media posts?
Employees can be fired for their social media posts. In Florida, most employees are employed at will. At will employment means that...
Can you be fired for being gay or transgender? Supreme Court rules no!
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that federal law protects LGBTQ workers from employment discrimination. In this landmark decision,...
Five Pandemic Related Employment Claims on the Rise
With the pandemic, there are five employment claims on the rise as employers navigate the pandemic and efforts to re-open businesses. These pandemic...
Unpaid Wages Revisited: I’m Owed Wages. What are my rights?
Are you owed wages from your employer, especially now during these trying and uncertain times due to COVID-19? As we outlined in...
Unemployment Compensation: DEO says I am ineligible for benefits. Now what do I do?
DEO denied your claim? Here’s what to do if the Florida DEO says you are not eligible for unemployment benefits: If the...
Returning to Work After the Quarantine: What Types of Medical Certification and Testing are Permitted Under the Law?
The EEOC recently issued guidance on what information and tests employers may request from employees when they reopens their workplace doors during...
You Requested Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 – Can Your Employer Ask All of These Questions?
The IRS is telling employers they must have certain documentation to get the tax credits for paid sick leave promised under the...
Trouble Filing For Unemployment? You Are Not Alone!
Many people are sharing stories about the difficulty of applying for benefits as such large numbers of applicant swarm the system. Don’t...