Sometimes its hard to tell that its the holidays in Florida with no snow on the ground or chill in the air. But the end of the year means its time for Florida employers to pay attention to the new 2019 Florida minimum wage. As of January 1, 2019, Florida’s minimum wage will rise from
Medical Marijuana Smoking Case Progressing to Trial
Please see my post, over on Fox’s In the Weeds blog. Trial on the Florida case challenging the ban on smoking medical marijuana has been set.
Dori K. Stibolt is a partner with the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP. Dori defends and counsels management in labor and employment litigation matters pertaining to wage
Would You Park Your Dog?
I’ve posted several times, here, here, here, and here regarding the dilemma a business owner faces when a customer enters the premises with a dog. Is it a service dog, is it an emotional support animal (“ESA”), what are my obligations under the health code and my obligations to other customers, etc.?
$135,000 Fine Upheld Against Oregon Bakers Who Refused to Bake Cake for Same-Sex Couple
I’ve posted before here on the Oregon wedding cake case (not to be confused with the Colorado wedding cake case that went to the Supreme Court).
Now comes recent news that the Oregon Court of Appeals has upheld a $135,000 fine against two bakers, Melissa and Aaron Klein, who refused to bake a cake for
Employment Discrimination Report: A Statistically Significant Settlement For Federal Contractors
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