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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In Florida, when it comes to divorce law, the best interests of the child is the primary consideration in all matters related to custody, visitation, and support. This means that if you are crafting a divorce agreement, it must be one that the court will see as being in the…
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Property division is one of the most emotional and difficult areas of the divorce process. This is because it is common for couples to acquire property throughout their marriage and then both individuals feel they own the assets. Which they do, when it is marital property. But if the marriage…
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Deciding to end a marriage can be a challenging decision to make, and you may be worried about the emotional toll and financial stresses that will follow, but when it's time to move forward you need to take care of yourself and your future. If you have decided to divorce,…
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With commercial bankruptcy filings trending upward in Tampa Bay, Lara Roeske Fernandez was quoted in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on April 25, 2023 discussing the trend and impact of inflation’s persistence longer than many businesses anticipated. “Business owners are finding themselves ‘squeezed on both ends’ as consumer spending slows…
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When a marriage no longer works, it is natural and common for the individuals involved to seek a way out. In the state of Florida, there are two legal ways to end a marriage, you can do so through an annulment or through a divorce. It is essential to understand…
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