On July 3, 2025, the CHOICE Act became law without Gov. DeSantis’ signature.
Florida CHOICE Act: New Protections for Noncompete and Garden Leave Agreements
On April 24, 2025, the Florida House and Senate passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act, designed to foster economic growth, protect business interests
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New Florida Employment Laws Effective July 1
In Florida, 167 new bills took effect July 1. For business owners, employees, talent professionals, in-house counsel, and others, this GT Alert covers requirements and other details on these new
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June 8 Webinar | New E-Verify Law: Guidelines for Florida Employers with Over 25 Employees to Ensure Compliance by July 1
Thursday, June 8, 2023
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As of July 1, private Florida businesses that employ 25 or more people will be required to implement and use
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Florida Passes “Stop W.O.K.E. Act” – Prohibits Employers from Requiring Employees to Attend CRT-Inspired Training
On April 22, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the “Stop W.O.K.E. Act,” which stands for “Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees.” In his remarks when announcing the
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Troubled Waters? Navigating Florida’s Non-Compete Statute in the Wake of TransUnion
An employer who seeks to enforce a non-compete clause against a former employee in Florida may seek injunctive relief and, depending on whether diversity jurisdiction exists, must decide whether to
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GT Helps Palm Beach County Secure Dismissal of Wage-and-Hour Class Action Brought by Volunteers
In a case of first impression, on October 4, 2021, in Adams v. Palm Beach County, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart of the Southern District of Florida dismissed
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