On March 2, 2017, the Supreme Court of Florida issued its long awaited opinion on the City of Miami’s declaration of “financial urgency,” reaffirming the sanctity of public sector labor contracts and the public employer’s lack of power to modify such contract absent a compelling state interest. Walter E. Headley, […]
New Year Brings Management-Friendly Perspectives To Labor And Employment Arena
Wed March 1, 2017
Publications
Four key players are expected to create a managementfriendly atmosphere in the labor and employment law arena, assuming their positions are confirmed. Andrew Puzder, a fast food executive who runs the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardees, is the nominee for Secretary of Labor. His perspective is indeed different […]
Nationwide Injunction Against DOL Rule
Sun January 1, 2017
Publications
During the week of Thanksgiving, we were busy fielding inquiries from employers about the impending implementation of the Department of Labor’s new rule requiring employers to raise the salary of most currently exempt employees to $47,476 ($913 per week) or pay these employees overtime pay for hours worked over 40 […]
Donnelly + Gross Among “Best Law Firms” for 2017
Mon December 12, 2016
News
Donnelly + Gross is proud to announce its recognition among the “Best Law Firms” for 2017 as ranked by US News and Best Lawyers®. The firm received four Tier 1 rankings in the metropolitan area of Jacksonville (which includes North Central Florida) in the area of employment and labor law. […]
What’s New for 2017?
Thu December 1, 2016
Publications
State minimum wage increases. Florida’s minimum wage increases on January 1, 2017, to $8.10 per hour and tipped minimum wage increases to $5.08 per hour. Both the federal and the state minimum wages are required to be posted at work in an area for employees to easily see. Additionally, employers […]