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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

Florida Court is Next to Rule Against FTC’s Non-Compete Ban, But Employers Not Yet in the Clear

Fisher Phillips on 8/16/2024

A Florida federal court became the second court in the nation Wednesday to rule that the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on most non-compete agreements cannot be enforced. Chief Judge Timothy Corrigan, from the Middle...more

New Florida Law Relaxes Work Restrictions for Older Teens: 5 Considerations for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 4/3/2024

The Florida Legislature just passed a bill to loosen existing work restrictions for minors who are at least 16 years old. Governor DeSantis signed the bill on March 22, and it will take effect on July 1. You should note that...more

Recent Rulings Pave Way for More Workplace Bias Claims: 5 Steps for Florida Employers to Reduce Risk of Trial

Fisher Phillips on 2/22/2024

Two recent court rulings provide a roadmap for Florida employees and their attorneys to take their claims all the way to trial by building a convincing mosaic of circumstantial evidence. This means that now more than ever,...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 1, January 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 1/10/2024

We are excited to kick off 2024 with more in-depth insights into the construction industry and legal issues that can impact your business. Our goal is to provide the most up-to-date information along with our thoughts and...more

Florida Law Imposes Additional E-Verify Requirements for Private Employers

Bilzin Sumberg on 1/3/2024

Further Hiring Requirements for Private Employers - A. Overview of Senate Bill 1718 (“SB1718”) - Earlier this year, the State of Florida enacted a law that continues to have significant implications for employers across...more

Florida Senate Considers Proposal Mandating Disclosure of Employment Contracts to Employees

Lowndes on 10/9/2023

SB 40, a proposed bill sponsored by Florida Senator Linda Stewart, would create a new statutory obligation for employers to provide a copy of an employment contract upon request by the employee....more

Weathering an Employer's Duties During the Storm - August 2023

Lowndes on 8/31/2023

Florida’s tax-free holiday for “disaster preparedness” started just days ago, and residents are quickly taking advantage of the opportunity to shop for supplies in advance of Hurricane Idalia. Employers should also be...more

Protecting the Local CROWN: Combing Through Florida’s Ordinances Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Hairstyles and Textures

Littler on 7/24/2023

Although not widespread, ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles and textures are not completely foreign to Florida, and amidst a perceived rise in “anti-wokeness,” employers in the Sunshine State...more

Florida Agency Provides Some Guidance on State’s New Immigration Law (SB1718)

Littler on 7/18/2023

The state of Florida recently enacted legislation that will have a significant impact on employers across the state. Senate Bill 1718 (SB1718), which Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on May 10, 2023, requires private...more

New Florida Immigration Law and E-Verify Requirements for Employers

Carlton Fields on 6/30/2023

SB 1718 E-Verify Requirements - On May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new immigration bill into law, which, among other immigration enforcement measures, requires employers with more than 25 employees to use the...more

Florida Employers Subject to E-Verify Law Beginning July 1, 2023

Shutts & Bowen LLP on 6/22/2023

Signed into law by Florida Governor DeSantis on May 10, 2023, SB 1718 will impact many private Florida employers, who will be required to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System for their onboarding...more

Florida’s New Immigration Bill: What Employers Need to Know

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 6/12/2023

Florida employers should prepare now to comply with a new law taking effect in July, aimed at ensuring that employers do not allow undocumented immigrants to work in their businesses.Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718), which became...more

Impact of Senate Bill 1718 on Private Employers

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 6/9/2023

On May 10, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718), which amends various Florida statutes to address provisions related to individuals in Florida who may be unauthorized aliens. In this...more

Florida Passes SB1718, a State Bill That Will Require Many Florida Employers to Use E-Verify and Increase Penalties for Employment...

Lippes Mathias LLP on 6/2/2023

On May 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis approved Florida Senate Bill 1718 (“SB1718”). Among other things, the bill will amend and expand the current Florida statutes related to employment of aliens without employment...more

How Will Florida’s New Immigration Law Affect Private Employers?

Littler on 5/11/2023

On May 10, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a new immigration bill (SB 1718) that will make sweeping changes for private employers with 25 or more employees. Passed by the Florida Senate on April 28, 2023...more

Florida Poised to Require Employers to Use E-Verify with New Hires: Your 5 Key Takeaways

Fisher Phillips on 5/10/2023

As part of a potentially growing trend, a new law in Florida will require private employers with at least 25 employees to use E-Verify – the digital immigration verification tool – during their onboarding process starting...more

Gainesville First City in Florida to Pass Fair Chance Hiring Law Restricting Private Employers’ Use of Criminal History

Littler on 2/1/2023

Effective December 15, 2022, the city of Gainesville became the first jurisdiction in Florida to restrict the use of pre-employment inquiries into an applicant’s criminal history.1 The City has now joined the dozens of other...more

New EEOC Guidance on Covid-19 Testing

Shutts & Bowen LLP on 8/25/2022

On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance on COVID-19. Below are some highlights of the new EEOC guidance. (1) Employers Can Test Employees if Consistent with Business...more

OFCCP Week In Review: August 2022 #4

DirectEmployers Association on 8/23/2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

Florida Healthcare Snapshot: Are Your Home Health Contractors Actually Employees?

Fisher Phillips on 4/25/2022

Welcome to a special edition of our Healthcare Snapshot – this time with a Florida focus. We’re taking a deeper dive and examining how the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is focusing on whether home healthcare employees are...more

Florida Business Required to Report Independent Contractors Effective October 1

FordHarrison on 9/30/2021

Executive Summary: Effective October 1, 2021, Florida businesses will be required to submit new hire information for their independent contractors to the Florida Department of Revenue. This is a significant change for...more

Employer Insights: Florida’s E-Verify Requirements in 2021

Shutts & Bowen LLP on 4/5/2021

Last year, a new law was enacted requiring public and private employers to comply with Florida’s new E-Verify mandates, with Fla. Stat. § 448.095 of the Florida Statutes taking effect on January 1, 2021. The law makes the use...more

Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify or Keep I-9 Documents

ArentFox Schiff on 1/12/2021

Effective January 1, 2021, every private employer in Florida must either: (1) use E-verify, a federal web-based program, to verify the identity and work authorization for each new hire, or (2) maintain for three years copies...more

Changes to Florida Law Requiring Mandatory Use of E-Verify for Certain Employers

Cozen O'Connor on 7/17/2020

Florida has passed a new law effective January 1, 2021, that will make use of E-Verify mandatory for all government employers and certain private employers. ...more

Gov. DeSantis And Rebekah Jones' Criminal Background Info

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 5/22/2020

Should Rebekah Jones' arrest record be an issue? The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) recently fired Rebekah Jones, who was either the genius behind, or the data-input clerk for, the state's coronavirus...more

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