When it comes to running criminal background checks on potential new hires, employers must remember that small mistakes can lead to serious consequences. This was recently brought to light by the putative class action lawsuit of Ratliff v. Celadon Trucking Services....
A recent Department of Labor (DOL) ruling titled "Definition of 'Employer' Under Section 3(5) of ERISA-Association Health Plans" has grabbed the attention of employers in Florida and across the nation. By redefining the term "employer" under the Employee Retirement...
In an effort to protect victims who come forward with workplace discrimination or sexual harassment claims, the state of Vermont has recently outlawed "no rehire" clauses, which are commonly included in separation agreements following claim settlement. The ban is part...
The legalization of medical marijuana in many U.S. states, including Florida, has created new questions for employers. One of the hottest topics right now is the subject of ADA compliance and the use of medical marijuana in the workplace. When the constitutional...
A recent lawsuit by a former Walt Disney World employee has raised some concern over the topic of pregnancy discrimination for workers in specialty roles. The plaintiff, Krista Crowder, claims she should not have been fired for taking a medically-necessary 11- month...
Wage disputes caused by improper employee classifications are in the spotlight again. This time the Department of Labor (DOL) focus was on the classification of food truck managers as salaried versus hourly employees. Upon review of the allegations, the DOL sided with...
The future of work is here today. Continual evolvement of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has already begun to displace workers around the globe. While waves of employees aren't currently losing their jobs to robots, a clear shift has begun to occur....
The rise of sexual harassment allegations stemming from the #MeToo movement has left many employers reeling as they try to implement policies and procedures to protect themselves from potential liability. Some have elected to impose a zero-tolerance policy for all...
The Supreme Court recently made an epic decision regarding employee's rights. In a 5-4 ruling on May 21, the 3rd circuit found in favor of the employer in the case of Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis. The decision supports employers' right to force employees to settle...
The massively popular fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's is facing serious sexual harassment allegations involving 10 employees spread across nine different cities. Backed by two national advocacy groups, the employees allege that they were groped and exposed to...
