Ver la versión en español aquí Predictably, the pendulum of labor law will swing to the left over the next several years. The first sign was the recent passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (“PRO”) Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. While this law has virtually no chance to pass the Senate … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí The champagne was still flowing in the Alabama locker room on Monday night following their thumping of Ohio State in the College Football National Championship Game when sports media outlets began to publish their “Way Too Early” Top 25 polls for next season. It is a stark reminder that … Continue Reading
As many of you know, I have a crystal ball on my desk. This past August, I was asked to predict Florida’s minimum wage increase starting in January 2021. The crystal ball revealed that Florida would experience either an 8¢ or 9¢ increase from its current $8.56 minimum wage. Late last month, Florida announced a … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí I recently had the opportunity to talk with Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum (and Democratic nominee for Florida Governor) about some areas of importance to him. One of those is an issue called “Ban the Box.” Ban the Box is a proposal that 33 states and 150 municipalities (including Tallahassee) … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí With a new administration, folks in the employment world are anticipating change. Here are some key issues to keep your eyes on: Salary Test for Certain Overtime Exempt Employees– Expect the DOL to pull back or not enforce new regulations nearly doubling the salary threshold for the “white collar” … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí This is the second time my post discusses Donald Trump, except now he is President-elect Donald Trump. Much has been written in the week since his election regarding how his presidency may impact employers. Overall, the consensus seems to be that established laws such as Title VII and the … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Last October, my wife and I took a short vacation to Scotland. While visiting, I asked a British labor lawyer what was the British national minimum wage. It was £6.70. At the time £1= $1.54. That meant that the British minimum wage was equal to $10.32 per hour in … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Tired of hearing about the election yet? Well, the race has just begun and the dash for cash will only intensify as candidates sprint toward the August 30 primary election. As an HR professional, it is important that you be familiar with Florida’s campaign contribution guidelines to ensure that … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí It’s hard to turn on a TV, read the news, or walk into a social setting without hearing about the election. As we head into the full-blown campaign season, we want to remind you that federal tax law specifically prohibits political campaign activity by employers that are tax exempt … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí I am not a fan of reality TV. However, in this reality TV election season, it is hard to tear my eyes (and ears) away from the barbs being exchanged primarily between the Republican candidates. Whether you support him or not, you have to admit that Donald Trump says things … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí There has been a consistent and steady decrease in unionization across the Country over the past forty years. Although many can argue as to the reasons for that, it is clear that organized labor intends to alter that trend by changing the rules of the game. The most recent … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí I was on my high school track team. My favorite race was the 100-yard dash. I distinctly remember practicing how to spring quickly out of the starting line blocks when the gun fired. The faster I jumped out of the blocks, the greater the odds of winning. This image came to mind when I met last week with the Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) for Region 12. Region 12 … Continue Reading
If you have not watched television or driven on any road lately, you might be surprised to learn that there is a presidential election scheduled for Tuesday, November 6. Well maybe not. This blog focuses on issues that employers should consider during the next few weeks. Florida law does not require employers to give employees … Continue Reading
I’m no beer aficionado but every now and then I enjoy a Purple Haze, an American-style wheat beer from a microbrewery just outside of New Orleans. What employers will probably not enjoy is the National Labor Relations Board’s (“Board”) recent ruling, in Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Mobile, making it easier for unions to … Continue Reading
