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Articles dealing with child labor often involve minors working in sweatshop-type conditions outside of the United States. The conditions outlined in such articles are usually horrid — and rightfully condemned. In contrast,...more
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month....more
On March 12, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (covering Alabama, Florida, and Georgia) affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action wage and hour lawsuit brought by three golf course attendants...more
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
On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a state constitutional amendment allowing for the gradual increase of Florida’s minimum wage each year through 2026 until reaching $15.00 per hour. On September 30, 2022, the...more
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
Ohio- Substantially compliant acknowledgment clause WWSD, LLC v. Woods, 10th Dist. Franklin No. 20AP-403, 2022-Ohio-952- In this appeal, the Tenth Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision, agreeing that...more
Florida employers should be prepared to comply with important changes to the minimum wage and the requirement to report the use of independent contractors. The minimum wage rate applies to all public and private sector...more
Over the next six years, Florida’s minimum wage rate will increase gradually to $15 an hour. On November 3, 2020, over 60 percent of Floridian voters approved Amendment 2, which increases the minimum wage and amends...more
Effective January 1, 2020, Florida’s minimum wage rate will increase from $8.46 per hour to $8.56 per hour. The increase is calculated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and is based on the percentage increase...more
Effective January 1, 2019, Florida's minimum wage rate will increase from $8.25 per hour to $8.46 per hour. The increase is calculated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and is based on the percentage increase...more
The Eleventh Circuit recently affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment to two Florida counties in an action brought against former sheriff deputies under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Florida Minimum...more
It is pumpkin spike latte time here in Florida which is one of the only signs of fall with our tropical weather. Fall also is time for Florida employers to pay attention to the new 2018 Florida minimum wage. As of January...more
January was a busy month for independent contractor misclassification – and IC compliance. In addition to Lowe’s $2.85 million settlement with installers whom it classified as ICs, Lufthansa agreed to pay $1.1 million in...more
Effective January 1, 2017, Florida's minimum wage rate will increase from $8.05 per hour to $8.10 per hour. The increase is calculated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and is based on the percentage increase...more
This past year has brought major changes to the laws affecting wage and hour issues. The Department of Labor has been particularly active this year putting out its first Administrator’s Interpretation regarding independent...more