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...
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...