A Florida state court recently held that an employer violated the Florida Civil Rights Act by failing to accommodate an employee’s off-duty, off-site medical marijuana use to treat his disabilities....more
With the election drawing near, questions about voting leave laws are becoming more frequent. Employers must understand a patchwork of state laws that regulate voting leave, political speech in the workplace, and related...more
10/24/2024
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Elections ,
Labor Regulations ,
Presidential Elections ,
State and Local Government ,
State Elections ,
State Labor Laws ,
Voting Leave ,
Voting Rights ,
Wage and Hour
As of August 8, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has received more than 5,558 whistleblower complaints related to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic (and State Plans have received an...more
8/12/2021
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Complaint Procedures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
OSHA ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety
With the onslaught of the pandemic in 2020, many employers were busy dealing with staffing issues, safety concerns, and COVID-19–related legislation. There may have been little to no time to address handbook policies....more
The Florida Legislature concluded its annual legislative session on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Over 20 employment-related bills were introduced, covering subjects such as E-Verify, criminal background screening, discrimination...more