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HR Compliance
Florida Minimum Wage Increasing to $14/hour on Sept 30th
On September 30, 2025, the Florida minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour. The tipped minimum wage in Florida will increase to $10.98 because Florida employers are permitted to take a tip credit of up to $3.02 per hour for tipped employees. An employer that claims a tip credit must ensure that the employee......
What is EPL (English Language Proficiency) for DOT drivers and CDLs for Non-Domiciled Drivers?
The recent tragedy on the Florida Turnpike that killed three South Floridians involving an out of state trucker driving for White Hawk Carriers (based in CA) have raised the profile of a few lesser known DOT regulatory subjects: (1) English Language Proficiency (ELP) and (2) the state issuance of CDL licenses to non-domiciled drivers (those......
Can an Employee Be Fired for Posting Bible Verses on Personal Social Media?
According to a recent lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the answer is “No”. In the July EEOC lawsuit, Crystal Ridge Ski Area, LLC, doing business as “The Rock Snowpark”, a winter sports park and summer events venue near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, violated federal law when it terminated a lift op...
New Florida Business? Here Are the HR Documents You Need on Day One
Starting a new business in Florida is an exciting journey, but it comes with important responsibilities – especially when it comes to human resources (HR). Whether you’re hiring your first employee or planning to grow quickly, having the right HR documents in place sets the foundation for legal compliance, professionalism, and an energi...
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...
Can a Salaried Employee’s Pay be Reduced During an FMLA Absence?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave a year, and requires group health benefits to be maintained during the leave as if employees continued to work instead of taking leave. An employee who is exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards......
New I9 Form in 2025; Current Version Still Valid
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made minor changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The new revised Form I-9 with an edition date 01/20/25 and an expiration date 05/31/2027 is now available for download, while multiple previous editions remain valid until their respective expiration dates. Specifically, th...
Venezuela TPS Status: Handling Expiring Employment Authorization Cards
It has not been easy for employers to make sense of the fast-moving immigration regulation changes and court cases. One topic creating lots of HR questions is Venezuelans who were granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Biden Administration. The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to designate a foreign country for TPS due to......
Guidance on Unlawful DEI -Related Discrimination Released by EEOC and DOJ
In March 2025, two technical guidance documents were released by the EEOC and DOJ that emphasize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives must comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics. The DOJ and EEOC jointly issued a docum...
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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