Even though the Florida Legislature approved 206 bills during the 2020 session, only a few go into effect at the beginning of the year.
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Florida Laws that Begin on January 1, 2021
by Sean McQuaid on December 31st, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Labor and Employment, Personal Injury

General Provisions Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
by Caitlin Szematowicz on September 3rd, 2020 in Labor and Employment
Tags: Labor Law, Pinellas County, St Petersburg
The Fair Labor Standards Act, also known as the FLSA, is a federal statute which sets forth certain standards to employees in the private and governmental sector.
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Class Action Lawsuits
by Caitlin Szematowicz on July 16th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Litigation
Tags: Labor Law, Lawsuit, Litigation
A class action is generally defined as a lawsuit filed or defended by an individual or small group acting on behalf of a large group.
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What Is Service of Process?
by Caitlin Szematowicz on June 10th, 2020 in Labor and Employment, Litigation
Tags: Business, Civil, Litigation, Pinellas County, St Petersburg
This article will review how to effectuate original service of process – notifying other party of an action.
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EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
by Caitlin Szematowicz on May 13th, 2020 in Labor and Employment
Tags: Discrimination, Employment, Labor Law, Pinellas County
This article covers people that have been the targets of employment discrimination or employers that have received a charge of discrimination.
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What I Need to Know About Government Stimulus for Small Businesses Due to Coronavirus
by Andrew Pardun on May 7th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Labor and Employment
Tags: Business, Pinellas County, St Petersburg, Stimulus
This article is a brief overview of the various programs that are available to small businesses that are designed to assist with economic hardships.
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Amended Emergency Measure for the Florida State Courts
by Caitlin Szematowicz on May 6th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Labor and Employment
The Florida Supreme Court issued a new emergency order which extends, refines, and strengthens previously enacted temporary remedial measures.
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Recent Executive Orders and Local Announcements Regarding Business Closures and Openings
by Caitlin Szematowicz on May 4th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Labor and Employment
Tags: Business, Employment, Labor Law, Pinellas County, St Petersburg
Ron DeSantis recently announced that Florida will start lifting stay-at-home orders, local businesses are questioning whether they can now open their doors.
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Recent Executive Orders Regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Caitlin Szematowicz on May 2nd, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Labor and Employment
Tags: Business, Employment, Pinellas County, workplace
This article will review Executive Order 20-111: Limited Extension of Essential Services and Activities and Vacation Rental Prohibition.
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND BUSINESSES IN PINELLAS COUNTY
by Caitlin Szematowicz on April 6th, 2020 in Business & Corporate Law, Labor and Employment
Tags: Business, Essential Service, Non-essential Businesses, Pinellas County
An overview on what constitutes an essential and non-essential business, essential service, and essential activity in Pinellas County, Florida.
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