FCRA prohibits sexual orientation and gender identity/transgender discrimination
The Florida Commission of Human Relations (FCHR) formally announced that it will accept and investigate workplace discrimination complaints based upon sexual orientation...
I work remotely part of the time. Does my employer have to pay my travel time from home to work?
In the new age of full and partial remote work, you might be asking whether you are entitled to pay for your...
Pandemic Leave Benefits Expired, Now What?
FFCRA Leave Entitlements Expired! The pandemic leave benefits afforded to eligible workers under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the FFCRA, officially...
Florida Minimum Wage Increases Again
If you work in Florida and are paid the minimum wage, you’ll want to start checking your paychecks soon to see if...
Relief is on the way! Florida approved to provide extended unemployment benefits
The federal CARES Act allowing unemployment benefits of up to $600 per week expired on July 31, 2020. Unfortunately, the need for...
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...
New DOL Tool to Determine Eligibility for Paid Sick Leave
Are you eligible for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides for paid sick leave and expanded...
Can I use the pandemic paid sick leave for canceled summer camp?
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), eligible workers can take up to two weeks paid sick leave, as well as...