Lauren Swanson

May 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The mandatory meeting provision of the act was only in place for seven weeks before a preliminary injunction was issued preventing its enforcement. Now, with the Eleventh Circuit's ruling, Florida employers are permitted to continue conducting their mandatory workplace trainings without regard to the act.

By Andrew M. Gordon and Lauren Swanson

8 minute read

February 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

With the large number of small businesses in Florida that depend on independent contractors, Florida employers need to take time to understand the final rule and make any changes necessary to their business model so they can best avoid the serious economic costs of worker misclassification.

By Andrew M. Gordon and Lauren Swanson

6 minute read

June 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

As Florida consistently ranks at the top of lists of the largest number of small businesses among states, this exemption will be especially significant to Florida employers.

By Andrew Gordon and Lauren Swanson

7 minute read

February 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review

If enacted, the proposed rule will supersede all state laws, regulations, orders, and interpretations of any laws inconsistent with the proposed rule's requirements. Florida noncompete law is inconsistent with the proposed rule because Florida has historically favored noncompete agreements and deems them to be valid trade restraints.

By Andrew M. Gordon and Lauren Swanson

6 minute read