In the process of a Florida divorce, maintenance payments, commonly known as alimony, could be part of the negotiation process or court award. Alimony are payments made by one spouse to the other after the divorce is finalized. While these support payments are sometimes thought of as men paying their…
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Not too long ago, cryptocurrency was viewed as an unconventional investment choice. But in recent years, cryptocurrency has become more mainstream. Because of this, assets are also becoming an increasingly important issue in divorce cases. If you are in the midst of a divorce in Tampa and you or your…
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New efforts are on the rise to increase female presence beyond the traditional roles within STEM-the science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Sheryl Hunter was quoted in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on May 25, 2023, discussing the importance of women gaining more knowledge in these fields to serve their…
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Even when you are going through a difficult breakup, there may be a path to a successful divorce. When you work with a Florida family lawyer, you will have a professional on your side to help you navigate divorce complexities. A Tampa family lawyer can look over the documentation you…
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Employers conducting background checks on their applicants or employees must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). The FCRA requires, among other things, that employers provide applicants or employees with certain disclosures and obtain authorization prior to obtaining background checks on them; provide additional disclosures prior to taking any…
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On December 22, 2022, Congress passed an omnibus spending bill that expands rights for pregnant and nursing workers: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”). This bill was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. The…
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In keeping with its recent trend towards a more employee-friendly stance, the NLRB recently issued McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (Feb. 21, 2023), a decision in which it held that broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in employee separation agreements are unlawful under the NLRA. Soon thereafter, the NLRB's general…
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Employers are often surprised to learn about the scope of the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA"), because much of the NLRA applies to union organization and collective bargaining. Section 7 of the NLRA applies to nearly every non-supervisory employee in the U.S., both union and non-union, however, and it protects…
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COVID-19 forced many employers to handle their hiring processes remotely. During the pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") relaxed some of its otherwise-strict requirements regarding the I-9 Form. Whereas employers (or their authorized representatives) were previously required to inspect employees' identity and work authorization documents in person before filling…
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On May 10, 2023, Gov. DeSantis signed into law SB 1718, a sweeping immigration bill that will become effective on July 1, 2023. Among a number of other changes, this law creates new requirements for employers and strengthens the consequences employers may face for violating existing law. Employers may not…
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