Under the standard “American Rule,” each party in litigation is responsible for its own attorneys’ fees unless provided by statute (or by contractual agreement of
Unclean hands, also referred to as the dirty hands doctrine, functions as a defense to a complaint. It can highlight that the plaintiff failed to
The purpose of awarding damages is to restore an employee to the same place they would have been if it weren’t for the actions or
Equitable remedy is a type of compensation given through legal proceeding to restore an injured or aggrieved person to the position they were in before
FTC considers eliminating them If you are an employer concerned that an employee will go to work for a competitor, taking valuable clients or corporate
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in
Most employers understand that they shouldn’t destroy evidence that may be relevant to litigation. And preserving the correct evidence can be a tricky process to
Courtroom objections are an essential component of trial when applied properly, they can contribute to winning the case. A courtroom objection is a statement made
The Latin phrase “in limine” means “on the threshold”. A motion in limine (MIL) is simply a motion made “at the start” of trial, during
A deposition is a case discovery tool. Depositions are necessary to learn the basis for the other party’s claims or defense, and to test whether
A subpoena is a court-ordered command that requires an individual to appear in court and testify, or produce documents as part of a lawsuit. The
There are different classifications an employer might assign to an employee, such as regular full-time, exempt and non-exempt. These classifications affect how the employer will
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or any related condition. It states that women affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related
Rules on tip credits, tip pooling & more Many employees in Florida earn tips, including those who wait tables, serve and mix drinks, open doors,
The Florida Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a labor law designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them
Florida Statute 448.095: Employment eligibility Several states have implemented state-specific E-Verify mandates including Florida. Beginning January 1, 2021, every public employer, contractor, and subcontractor in
In a word, “no”. Under Florida law, employers are prohibited from discharging, threatening to discharge, intimidating, or coercing employees because they made or attempted to
Both federal and state laws protect against wage discrimination based on sex. The Florida Equal Pay Act (EPA) was enacted in 1963, as an amendment
Does your employer owe you wages? According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), when the regular payday for the last pay period you worked
Judges are elected or appointed officials who act as impartial decision-makers in the pursuit of justice. They are the central figures in a courtroom, and
