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...
Can I be fired for who I vote for?
In Florida, you cannot be fired for voting, despite the fact that employment is at-will. Employment at-will means that absent an employment...
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,...
10 Common Whistleblower Claims
Employees who blow the whistle are protected from retaliation, such as discharge, discipline, and other adverse employment actions, under federal and/or state...
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...
Can my employer cut my pay?
Yes. Because employment in Florida is at-will, an employer can cut your pay prospectively with or without notice at any time. In...
When Am I Entitled to Maternity Leave?
You are entitled to maternity leave pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) if you meet all the...