Sarah Bachich
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Employee leave requests often trigger complex legal obligations under both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While both laws aim to protect employees facing health-related challenges, they differ significantly in scope, eligibility, and employer obligations. Understanding how these laws interact is essential for legal compliance and reducing … FMLA vs. ADA: Navigating Leave and Accommodation Requests
Why are employee handbooks important? Whether you’re running a small business or managing a growing team, your employee handbook is one of the most important tools for protecting your business and creating a productive workplace. In Florida, an at-will employment state, it is especially important to have clear policies and expectations in writing. Employee handbooks … Best Practices for Employee Handbooks
For many jobs in the construction industry, the job duties are physical in nature. Because of this, employers may want to use a medical questionnaire or ask an employee to undergo a medical examination. However, under the American with Disability Act (“ADA”) and Florida law, employers must be careful when asking medical questions or requiring … The Do’s and Don’ts of Medical Questionnaires and Examinations in Florida
On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court said that employees (who are not in a minority group) are not subject to a higher level of proof to show unlawful discrimination. In this case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a straight woman claimed that she was denied a promotion and later demoted in favor … Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling May Lead to More Employment Discrimination Based Lawsuits
On April 24, 2025, the Florida legislature passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act, which is expected to be signed by Governor DeSantis and go into effect on July 1, 2025. Overview of the CHOICE Act Noncompete agreements are currently governed by Fla. Stat.§ 542.335 which requires: 1) a … The CHOICE Act – Changes in Non-Compete and Garden Leave Agreements in Florida
State and federal laws require that employers display certain workplace posters in a common area or a place where all employees can easily see them. If there is a hybrid of on-site and remote workers, Employers must continue to display the posters in the physical workspace and can choose to post them electronically too. You … Workplace Posters
