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Compliance
Florida Employers Have a New Independent Contractor Test in 2025
The recent Eleventh Circuit decision in Galarza v. One Call Claims, LLC marks a significant shift in how employers in Alabama, Florida and Georgia should assess whether workers are properly classified as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In that case, a group of insurance adjusters who had been deemed independent co...
Handling Employee Mismatch, Non-Confirmation in the E-Verify System
E-Verify is a key tool for employers in the United States, allowing them to verify the eligibility of their employees to work legally. However, there are instances when the E-Verify system may return a mismatch or non-confirmation status for an employee’s information. Employers need to understand how to handle these situations to ensure they ...
FMCSA Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Training: What Employers Need to Know
If your company employs CDL drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on public roads, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires supervisors to complete specific drug and alcohol training under 49 CFR §382.603. Without properly trained supervisors, companies risk: (1) failing to detect impairment before accidents ...
US Department of Labor Ends Practice of Seeking Liquidated Damages during Investigations
In June 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced a major policy change when it issued a field assistance bulletin clarifying that it may not seek or collect the payment of liquidated damages in any administrative matter under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Section 216(c) of the FLSA authorizes the......
Florida CHOICE Act Makes Non-Competes Longer and Enforcement Easier
The Florida legislature recently passed the “Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act.” For high earning, salaried employees, the CHOICE Act makes it much easier for their employers to enforce non-compete agreements in Florida and allows for longer non-compete time-periods. It is designed to ...
Walmart Worker Verification (WV) Program for Contractors
Contractors working with Walmart may be required to comply with Walmart’s strict Worker Verification (WV) Program as part of their Compliance and Performance Standards. This program is designed to ensure that every worker on a Walmart site is authorized to work in the U.S. and has been properly documented before entering the project site. Non-com...
How to Handle an Employee Request for Medical Accommodation
A very common question from employers is how to handle an employee who asks for special treatment at work because of a medical issue, such as needing a change to their job duties, schedule or hours. When an employee requests a medical accommodation due to a disability or health condition, employers must engage in an......
How to Respond if a Former Employee Violates a Non-Compete Agreement in Florida
In Florida, non-compete agreements are enforceable, if they are reasonable in scope, duration, and geographical area, and protect legitimate business interests such as trade secrets, client relationships, or confidential information. But what happens when a former employee violates that agreement? If a Florida employer suspects or confirms a violat...
2024 EEO-1 Data Collection Opened on May 20, 2025 (ends June 24)
The 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection opened on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The deadline to file the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 report is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Read more. If an employer misses the June 24th deadline, no EEO-1 Component 1 report will be accepted, and the employer will be out of compliance with their mandatory......
How Long Should Employers Keep Former Employee Personnel Files?
Maintaining accurate and secure employee records is a crucial responsibility for employers, but the question of how long to keep former employee personnel files can be tricky. Employers need to strike a balance between regulatory compliance, company policy and operational needs. The amount of employee turnover can also impact the decision. HereR...
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