Category: Florida
US Department of Labor alleges medical transportation company misclassified employees as independent contractors
The United States Department of Labor filed a complaint against a medical transportation company alleging it had…
US Department of Labor obtains judgement ordering Winter Haven security company, owner to pay $117K in back wages, damages
The United States Department of Labor announced that a federal court ordered a secruity services company to…
July is the New January – New State Laws Do Not Take the Summer Off
From JDSupra, Jo Gbujama, Joy Rosenquist, and Bruce Sarchet provide an outstanding summary of new legislation that…
Sign of the Times? New Law Protects Florida Companies from Misclassification Claims When Aiding Gig Economy Workers in Emergencies
From JDSupra, Brett Owens discusses a recently enacted law in Florida that allows companies to provide certain…
Florida Home Healthcare Worker Found to be Misclassified as Contractor – An Employer’s Survival Guide to Avoid Similar Fate
From JDSupra, Andrew Froman discusses a recent case in which a home healthcare worker was found to…
The Cable Guy Is Not a Construction Worker, Florida Court Says
From the Insurance Journal, William Rabb reports on a recent case which involved a unique Florida law…
Federal Court in Florida Rules that Federal Arbitration Act Exclusion Does Not Apply to Uber Drivers
From JDSupra, Corben Green discusses a recent Florida decision in which the court said that the Federal…
Florida Businesses Required to Report Independent Contractor Hires Effective 1 October 2021
From JDSupra, April Boyer and Rio Gonzalez discuss a new Florida requirement that companies report when an…
Florida Action Latest to Claim That Uber Impermissibly Treats Drivers as Independent Contractors
From LawStreet, Christina Tabacco reports on a class action lawsuit against Uber in Floriday alleging that the…
Jury’s finding that barbers were independent contractors can stand, 11th Cir. says
From HRDive, Jennifer Carsen reports on a case in which barbers in Florida were found to be…
Florida Legislation Establishes That Ride-Sharing Drivers Are Independent Contractors, Not Employees
From Lexology, Anna P. Lazarus and Kevin J. White discuss a new Florida statute that says Lyft…
Limited Impact of New Florida Law Deeming Uber, Lyft and Other Ride-Sharing Drivers Independent Contractors and Not Employees
From JDSupra, Richard J. Reibstein discusses the new Florida law that says Uber, Lyft and similar…
