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
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
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
Florida Legislature Fails to Pass Medical Marijuana Laws
See my post over on Fox’s In the Weeds, regarding the Florida Legislature’s failure to pass regulations implementing Amendment 2 (medical marijuana).
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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 and overtime
Florida Senate Passes its Version of Medical Marijuana
See my post over on Fox’s In the Weeds, regarding the Florida Senate passing its version of regulations for Amendment 2 (medical marijuana).
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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 and
Florida House Passes HB 1397 – Regulations for Medical Marijuana
See my post over on Fox’s In the Weeds regarding the Florida House of Representatives passing HB 1397 which is a bill to legislate Amendment 2 (medical marijuana).
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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
Florida’s Delay Opens the Door to Medical Marijuana Fraudsters
See my post, over on Fox’s “In the Weeds” blog, regarding Florida fraudsters taking advantage of the delay in Florida’s implementation of Amendment 2 (medical marijuana).
Also, if you are interested in cannabis business in Florida and nationally, follow Fox’s In the Weeds.
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Dori K. Stibolt is a partner with the
Will the Florida House and Senate Meet in the Middle on Medical Marijuana?
Last month, I posted about one Florida House proposal to implement Amendment 2 (which legalized medical marijuana this past November).
Thereafter, several other bills have been put forward and one in the House, HB 1397, has now passed the House Health Quality Subcommittee. HB 1397, written by House Majority Leader Ray Rodrigues, is
Don’t Fall Victim to a Curse – Uncommon Religions Are Covered by Title VII
How do you respond when someone tells you they practice voodoo? How about Santeria or Rastafari? Do you laugh or scoff in response, do you start singing Sublime?? Here in South Florida, a multicultural and multi-ethnic area, there are a plethora of minor religions being practiced by thousands of people. As a result, laughing
Florida Considers Going Unlimited With Medical Marijuana
In November 2016, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved, with more than 70% voting yes, expanded medical marijuana by passing Amendment 2.
Now comes the tough work of implementing Amendment 2. One bill, SB 614, proposes to throw out the current medical marijuana system in Florida (which was set up in 2015 to grow, process