I’ve posted about Emotional Support Animals (“ESA”) before, see my posts here , here and here. I keep coming back to this topic because emotional support chickens, peacocks on planes and little dogs at the grocery store (a common sight in Florida during the winter season) fascinate me. Now comes news that Florida Governor
Return to Work for COVID19 Positive Employees?
With talk about allowing some businesses to reopen, employers will need to plan for employees to return to in-person work. Some of those employees will likely be those who have previously tested positive for COVID19.
See this post from Fox’s Randall C. Schauer, explaining the guidance for how and whether to bring COVID19 positive
Fox Rothschild Coronavirus Resource Center
Fox Rothschild LLP has established a coronavirus resource center. If you have questions regarding new paid sick leave obligations, whether your business is essential or not, or how to address data protection obligations while you work from home, please check our resource center.
The resource page will be updated frequently with links to free
Can Employers in Florida Discriminate Against Smokers?
I was listening to NPR this morning, and they had a news story about more and more employers telling smokers that they “need not apply.” These nicotine based employment hiring bans include government employers and private employers.
I posted about this topic all the way back in 2013. Listening to the news this morning peaked
Fox Rothschild Publishes National Survey on “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace”
Pleased to announce that Fox Rothschild has published a “National Survey on Marijuana in the Workplace and Drug Testing Laws,” this state-by-state guide will help businesses navigate complex and sometimes thorny issues regarding medical marijuana use by employees and employee drug testing issues. This survey was prepared by myself and Joseph A. McNelis
Florida’s Minimum Wage Rate Will Rise by Ten Cents in 2020
I’m wearing tights today (temps are in the 60s), so that must mean it might be time for the annual end of the year Florida minimum wage rate change.
As of January 1, 2020, Florida’s minimum wage will rise from the current rate of $8.46 per hour to $8.56.
Under Florida Statute § 448.110 4(a)
Employee Drug Testing Post Medical Marijuana
In 2016, Florida voters passed Amendment 2 which legalized medical marijuana in Florida. Two years later, employers are adapting to the idea of employees who use medical marijuana under the care of a doctor.
I recently spoke with Florida Weekly about drug testing policies for Florida employees. See the article for more information.
Cannabis Use by Employees – a Rapidly Evolving Issue
Florida Employers Reconsider Drug Testing in the Age of Medical Marijuana
I was happy to speak with I was happy to speak with Jeff Ostrowski at The Palm Beach Post regarding how to manage Employee medical marijuana use and drug testing trends two years into Florida’s legalized medical marijuana program. See his helpful article on this topic.
Dori K. Stibolt is a West Palm
Holiday Time in Florida Means Employers Need to Prepare for Change in Minimum Wage Rate
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