Labor and Employment

Even though the Florida Legislature approved 206 bills during the 2020 session, only a few go into effect at the beginning of the year.

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.

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.

This article will review how to effectuate original service of process – notifying other party of an action.

This article covers people that have been the targets of employment discrimination or employers that have received a charge of discrimination.

This article is a brief overview of the various programs that are available to small businesses that are designed to assist with economic hardships.

The Florida Supreme Court issued a new emergency order which extends, refines, and strengthens previously enacted temporary remedial measures.

Ron DeSantis recently announced that Florida will start lifting stay-at-home orders, local businesses are questioning whether they can now open their doors.

This article will review Executive Order 20-111: Limited Extension of Essential Services and Activities and Vacation Rental Prohibition.

An overview on what constitutes an essential and non-essential business, essential service, and essential activity in Pinellas County, Florida.