In a post on Fox’s Employment Discrimination Report blog, associate Justin Schwam in Morristown, NJ, briefly covers a recent $5 million settlement of gender and racial pay discrimination brought by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) against State Street Corporation. The settlement comes after a six-year investigation into the financial services firm’s compensation
Fall in Florida Means Increase in State Minimum Wage
It is pumpkin spike latte time here in Florida which is one of the only signs of fall with our tropical weather. Fall also is time for Florida employers to pay attention to the new 2018 Florida minimum wage. As of January 1, 2018, Florida’s minimum wage will rise from the current rate of $8.10
Law Firms Are Not Above the Law When it Comes to FLSA Litigation
See this post from Fox‘s Mark Tabakman regarding recent Fair Labor Standard Act (“FLSA”) litigation directed to two Florida law firms. Mark’s post is an important reminder that law firms, doctor’s offices and other white collar offices are not above wage and hour lawsuits.
Thoughts on National Registration for Service Dogs
I’ve posted before, here and here, regarding the dilemma business owners have when faced with a customer with a dog (fake service dog) or a customer with an animal (emotional support animal – which are not afforded the same protections as service dogs). Many business owners simply don’t know how to respond or respond
Boston Terriers Revolt – Mass. Considers Law to Penalize Fake Service Dogs
Following up on my earlier post regarding fake service dogs, news from up north that Massachusetts is also considering a law to penalize those that pass off pets at service dogs.
The bill would makes passing a pet off as a service dog a civil infraction, carrying a $500 fine.
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Time to Get Back To Work After Hurricane Irma – Part I
Hurricane Irma did a number on South Florida and the Keys and while many people have no power and damage (myself included), we are all getting back to work. Over the next few days I’m going to focus my posts on post-Irma employment law issues.
Before and during the storm, I noticed some companies were
A Dog, a Bunny and a Cat Walk into a Diner – What’s the Diner’s Owner To Do?
As the weather in South Florida turns cooler and the snow birds start flying south, there is a remarkable increase in the number of little dogs (and other animals) one sees in their local Publix grocery stores and favorite cafes. Even off season, I recently spied a bunny rabbit at one of the restaurants I
The Next Frontier in ADA Title III Litigation Has Arrived in South Florida
Back in the Spring, I posted about the next frontier in ADA Title III litigation (web site accessibility), see my posts here and here. Since those posts, the next frontier has shown up, with a vengeance, in the Southern District of Florida.
This summer, the first trial (in the country) on ADA web site
Medical Marijuana Bill Passes During Special Session – Will Employers Also Be Able to Pass?
Please see my update, over on Fox’s In the Weeds, on the Florida Legislature’s success in passing a medical marijuana bill during the recent special session. Now we wait on Governor Rick Scott to sign the bill, which he is expected to do.
Once Gov. Scott signs the bill into law, Florida Statute
The Next Frontier in ADA Access Litigation – Online (Part II)
Last month I posted Part I on this topic which covered the state of federal statutes and regulations regarding web site access as well as the most recent Florida Federal case law on the topic.
This time I around, I want to talk about reality for companies.
Plaintiffs are bringing these website cases here, and