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When bad things happen to good employers: an equal employment opportunity update

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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March 14 2013

I've had many clients tell me they can't believe they're being sued for discrimination. They tell me they treat their employees fairly, that they're

Eleventh Circuit weighs in on several important FLSA issues

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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March 11 2013

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an opinion that has significant implications for employers and employees alleging violations of the

No, pregnancy discrimination is not legal in Florida (despite what you may have read)

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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February 26 2013

I just read an article entitled "Florida lawmakers look to end discrimination against expecting mothers." Posted on the website of a Fox News

Yes, dear, I will fire my employee because she is "hot"

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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December 31 2012

Can a boss fire an employee simply because he finds her attractive? Yes, according to the Iowa Supreme Court in a recent decision, Nelson v. James H

Independent contractor and former employee may be bound by non-compete agreement, Florida court rules

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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December 14 2012

Section 542.335 is the Florida statute that governs non-compete agreements

Employees have a (limited) duty of loyalty under Florida law

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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December 11 2012

It has long been established under Florida law that employees have a duty of loyalty to their employer

Should employers be concerned about Broward County's wage ordinance? Probably not

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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November 19 2012

On January 2, 2013, Broward's new wage ordinance goes into effect

Will offering full monetary relief without a judgment moot an FLSA case?

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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October 10 2012

As has been widely reported, it appears that the Supreme Court, by granting certiorari in Genesis HealthCare Corp. v. Symczyk, 656 F.3d 189 (3d Cir. 2011), may soon be deciding whether an offer of judgment for full relief under Rule 68 moots an FLSA case; or, alternatively, whether the case should survive to allow the collective action certification process to play out

Can a private sector employer use comp time?

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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October 1 2012

A private sector client recently asked me if the company could permit "comp time" -- allowing nonexempt employees who work overtime to take compensatory time off at a later date rather than receive overtime pay at one and one-half their regular rate of pay

Is a general assignment clause sufficient under Florida’s non-compete statute?

Akerman Senterfitt
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USA
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September 18 2012

Florida's statute governing the enforcement of non-compete covenants provides that a court may enforce such covenants in favor of an assignee or successor, provided that "the restrictive covenant expressly authorized enforcement by a party's assignee or successor."

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