As all are keenly aware, the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects have “had far-reaching effects,” and it “has changed everything from the way that friends and families interact to the way that businesses and schools operate to...more
11/22/2021
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On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing in which he ordered the heads of executive departments and Federal agencies to immediately take action...more
10/29/2021
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With many public schools back in session, there is a new must-have accessory for students: masks. Outside of school, many have used this new and highly visible accessory to express personal beliefs, some of which are...more
8/27/2020
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The FEA won round one of an almost certain battle that will head to the Florida Supreme Court on Governor DeSantis’ mandate to reopen schools in a brick and mortar fashion with DOE ORDER NO. 2020-E0-06, issued on July 6....more
8/25/2020
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Guidance on Paying Employees -
(Based on guidance from the United States Department of Labor)
Employers should bear in mind that state and federal laws may be modified as the United States deals with this pandemic. ...more