In Florida, a party opposing enforcement of a non-compete agreement may raise as a defense that the employer, or other enforcing party, no longer continues in the same business. Florida
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Florida’s Minimum Wage Increases on Jan. 1, 2021
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I recently posted about Florida’s new minimum wage law, passed by voters as Amendment 2 during the November 2020 general election. As I noted in my earlier post, Amendment 2…
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Fox Rothschild Publishes National Survey on “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace”
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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
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Florida’s Minimum Wage Rate Will Rise by Ten Cents in 2020
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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.
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Holiday Time in Florida Means Employers Need to Prepare for Change in Minimum Wage Rate
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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…
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Miami-Dade Imposes Regulations on Peer-to-Peer Short Term Rentals
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Miami is know for fun, sun, beaches and is a top spot for people looking to vacation or get together with friends or family for reunions and parties. As a…
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Fall in Florida Means Increase in State Minimum Wage
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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…
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Time to Get Back To Work After Hurricane Irma – Part I
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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…
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Medical Marijuana Bill Passes During Special Session – Will Employers Also Be Able to Pass?
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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…
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Florida Legislature Fails to Pass Medical Marijuana Laws
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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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