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In Giambrone v. Hillsborough County, a Florida state court found Hillsborough County was required to accommodate an employee’s off-duty use of medical marijuana. The court found the county violated the Florida Civil Rights Act’s (FCRA) prohibition against disability discrimination by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation for a firefighter paramedic’s […]

A Florida state court recently found Hillsborough County was required to accommodate an employee’s off-duty use of medical marijuana. In Giambrone v. Hillsborough County, the court found the county violated the Florida Civil Rights Act’s prohibition against disability discrimination by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation for a firefighter paramedic’s […]

With just weeks into the new federal administration, there have been significant changes to workplace laws. In particular, the administration has a renewed focus on immigration and compliance enforcement and has issued executive orders aimed at reshaping immigration policies. In preparation for the expected uptick in I-9 audits conducted by […]

When you receive a telephone call, visit, or letter from an investigator for the Florida Department of Health or your professional licensing board, your professional license, career, and livelihood may be in jeopardy. These investigations, interviews and communications are not informal. They are serious and important. The investigations are conducted […]

If your contracts are set to expire in 2025, now is the time you and your bargaining team should begin preparing for negotiations. Here are 5 key steps to improve your collective bargaining negotiations with your local government employer: Ask legal counsel to review your contract language to identify potential […]