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Covenants Not To Compete Intended To Discourage Use Of Trade Secrets And Practices — Not To Restrict Employment
Like many jurisdictions, the State of Florida has a statute permitting companies to use “covenants not to compete” when entering into employment agreements with employees, contractors or salespersons. This statute conditions the use of such a covenant on various elements: Restrictions are reasonable in terms of their length of time, geographical reach and the… Read More »
Florida Insurance Agent/Broker Claims
FLORIDA INSURANCE AGENT/BROKER CLAIMS(August, 2014) When is Your Insurance Agent Responsible for Failure to Obtain Insurance Coverage? You thought you had insurance coverage on your claim, but the insurance company has just informed you that there is a policy exclusion that bars it. Even though you had responsibly paid your insurance premiums for years. … Read More »
Employment Law Alert
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT RULES THE STATE’S CIVIL RIGHTS ACT BARS PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the Florida Civil Rights Act ban on discrimination based on gender does cover claims of pregnancy discrimination. This decision resolves a conflict among the appellate courts in this state. Delva v. Continental Group, Inc. … Read More »
Supreme Court Punts on Age Discrimination Case
If you or your business faces an employment discrimination lawsuit, it is important to work with a Florida lawyer who stays up-to-date on the ever-changing law. Earlier this month, the United States Supreme Court sent an age discrimination case out of Michigan back to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on the grounds they… Read More »
Court Rules Against Breast Feeding Employee Who Claimed Discrimination
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the discrimination claims of a female employee returning to work after giving birth to her child. Ames v. Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co., (8th Cir., March 13, 2014). According to the Court’s decision, upon return to work following her approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave… Read More »
Fighting Amongst Homeowners In Florida
In Florida, the prevalence of homeowners associations resulted from the development of condominiums and town house neighborhoods over the last several decades. The state legislature sought to provide some rules about what kind of rules these associations could legally impose on their members. This has not minimized the number of disputes between warring homeowners…. Read More »
Insurance Law Alert
INSURANCE LAW ALERT (October, 2013) Potential Claims Against Insurance Agents Resulting From Large Flood Insurance Increases on Homes in Florida In July, 2012, the U.S. Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which calls for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and other agencies to make a number… Read More »
Employment Law Alert
Eleventh Circuit Rules that Courts Have Discretion to Award Liquidated Damages in FLSA Retaliation Cases The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has held, in a case of first impression, that courts have the discretion to award liquidated damages in Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) retaliation lawsuits. Moore v. Appliance Direct, Inc., 708 F.3d 1233… Read More »
Employment Law Alert – Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employers
EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employers On June 24, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court in Vance v. Ball State University, made it harder for employees to sue their employers for discrimination and harassment in the workplace, ruling against a catering assistant at Indiana University who claimed that she was discriminated… Read More »
Welcome to Our Employment Law Blog!
Announcing the Launch of Our Blog: Employment Law News & Insights Employment disputes are frustrating for both sides. Employees work hard to earn proper pay and treatment, and employers dealing with false claims get pried away from more important issues. No matter what side you’re on, you need an experienced litigator who can guide… Read More »
