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
Many people sign non-compete agreements with their employers without understanding its precise terms. Don’t assume the document just limits you to working for a competitor
ESOPs typically are stablished as a corporate financial strategy. Also called a stock purchase plan, this is a trust fund created to allocate company shares
If your work is the result of a new business, pivot or side gig, understanding the implications of the laws that apply to your business structure
More and more people are choosing to stay in the workforce longer. Americans are living longer lives, they are healthier and want to stay active,
All parties in a punitive damages claim should understand how and why a court will allow that case to proceed to trial. From time to
Landlord/tenant leases in a post-COVID world In a post-COVID world, retail leases will need to be modified to include the possibility of a pandemic and
