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Well-drafted employment contracts—for employees and independent contractors—are essential for protecting your Florida business or nonprofit organization and your workers. A clear and legally compliant agreement can prevent costly disputes. We are employment contract attorneys who represent businesses and nonprofit organizations. We help employers create, review, and refine workplace contracts to […]

Your employment contract is one of the most important documents in your career. It usually defines your compensation and benefits, work schedule, work duties and responsibilities, what you cannot do during your employment, what you cannot do after you leave your employment, and even who owns the ideas you create. […]

On February 25, 2026, the US Department of Labor announced its proposal to encourage the use of independent contractors by replacing a 2024 Biden-era rule with the pre-Biden version of the rule with some changes. The Department claims the proposed rule is needed to stimulate the use of independent contractors […]

Donnelly + Gross Principals Paul Donnelly and Laura Gross were named among the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers. Lawdragon annually recognizes the most effective lawyers in a range of practice areas based on rigorous analysis of journalism, peer and client assessments, and nominations. To be listed in Lawdragon […]

Donnelly + Gross is proud to announce that the firm and its lawyers received several prestigious recognitions in 2025. The 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® recognized Donnelly + Gross with four Tier 1 rankings in Jacksonville: Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Union, and […]