Articles Posted in Florida Employment And Labor Law

In the United States, federal and state employment and labor laws continue to evolve on regular basis. As a valuable resource to his clients, our office is providing the following summary of the most recent amendments affecting Florida employers on both a federal and state level. Federal Amendments Recently, the National Labor Relations Board, or…

Over the past few years, the Obama Administration has been heavily cracking down on employers who hire illegal aliens, making it extremely risky for companies to employ undocumented workers.In 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordered numerous companies to provide them with their employment records for review and inspection. While these “silent raids” have…

Not surprisingly, employers in Florida and across the United States admit to reviewing the social networking profiles of prospective and current employees. Despite the laundry list of potential ethical and legal implications raised by opponents, it has become a common practice in corporate America. However, several situations making headlines in this regard relate to employers…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. v. Waxman Under common law, non-compete clauses and agreements were generally rendered void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy and as unlawful restraints on trade. However, over the past several decades, the Florida Legislature has begun to loosen the reins on employers in allowing non-compete agreements to stand. Although earlier state…

A covenant not to compete refers to a clause in a contract where an employee of a company agrees not to pursue a similar profession or trade in competition with a current or former employer. Also referred to as non-compete clauses, these covenants can be difficult to enforce, especially if an employee alleges they were…