The federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not increased since July 24, 2009 according to the United States Department of Labor’s website. Each state is allowed to have its own minimum wage that is more than the federal minimum wage. All employees who work in Florida are entitled to receive the applicable Florida Minimum Wage.… Continue Reading The Florida Minimum Wage Is Going Up To $15 Per Hour

A little over a year ago, an owner of a local company contacted my office. The client received a letter from the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”), who was conducting an investigation into the company’s pay practices. The client complied with the DOL’s requests and gave the DOL’s investigator the requested time and pay… Continue Reading Successfully Navigated Another DOL Investigation For An Employer

Starting on August 12, 2020, independently owned restaurants, hotel restaurants, bars, and caterers can apply online at https://corporate.sobewff.org/mdc-relief/ to receive up to $15,000 per location so that they can distribute up to $500 per person. To qualify for the assistance, the establishment has to meet certain criteria set by Miami-Dade County at Miami-Dade Document Checklist.… Continue Reading Help For Struggling Restaurant Workers

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) went into effect on April 1, 2020 and will remain effective until December 31, 2020. The FFCRA has two important parts. One of the important parts of the FFCRA is the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPLSA”), which gives employees a right to collect up to two (2)… Continue Reading Employees Of Health Care Providers May Be Entitled To Paid Leave After All

Covid-19 / Coronavirus is affecting every aspect of our lives, including employment issues. Employers and employees are now trying to figure out what they are legally required to do, what they can do, what they are not allowed to do, and what benefits are available. Recently, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”)… Continue Reading Coronavirus / Covid-19 Legal Response And Employment Issues

The United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, has been analyzing and taking comments about potential changes to the amount of salary necessary for an employee to be considered exempt. Whether an employee makes enough money in salary is one of the factors considered in determining whether an employee should be exempt from… Continue Reading Updated Overtime Pay Rules Go Into Effect On January 1, 2020

I have a fairly unique perspective on non-compete agreements, as I’ve found myself litigating in Court on both sides (but not at the same time of course) of the issues involved during my practice. Recently, a few individuals were referred to me because they received a cease and desist letter in which a local law… Continue Reading Offense Can Be A Great Defense To Non-Compete Agreements