In a previous post, our blog discussed how popular fast food giant Jimmy John's was requiring workers in many states to sign non-compete agreements and discussed whether such instruments would likely be enforceable here in Florida.To recap, state law will only...
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How would Florida law apply in the Jimmy John’s case?
Even though most of our Florida readers know much of what goes on in the courtrooms of other states has very little bearing on our own judicial processes, there are those few out-of-state cases that can grab national attention. One in particular, the case of Jimmy...
Employment law contracts shouldn’t be left to chance
Employment contracts, including confidentiality or non-compete agreements and severance agreements, are widely used and for good reason. The primary goal of these documents is to protect the rights of both the employer and employee. Florida business owners and...
New union employment contract agreed to by Florida city
The city of Fort Lauderdale recently agreed to a new police union contract. The employment contract covers topics such as take-home cars, pay raises, future pensions and even smoking. As part of the agreement, all officers will receive a pay raise of 1 percent, which...
Non-compete agreements can be critical for employers
When a company hires and fires employees they may worry about the safety of their company's trade secrets or client lists. The risk of an employee taking information can be very real. For employers who want to ensure their confidential information stays that way,...
Former executive sues bank over employment contract
Many people in Florida are employed under the guidelines of an employment contract. Often used for executive level employees, employment contracts tend to dictate the terms of salary, benefits and severance, among other things.Employment contracts have the potential...
In Florida, courts see more non-compete contract lawsuits
Florida is one of the states with the most restrictive laws against non-compete agreements. Because of that, some non-compete agreements may not even be enforceable in Florida's courts.However, non-compete contracts are reportedly growing in popularity due to the...
Ann Curry leaves “Today” with $10 million and new job
Ann Curry said goodbye to Matt Lauer and the rest of the gang on NBC's "Today" show this week. Her departure came after weeks of media speculation about whether the network would fire her due to shrinking ratings.Curry was in the first year of a three-year $30 million...
It’s not illegal for Miami employees to check Facebook at work
Employees in Broward County who have spent time in the workplace checking personal email or Facebook accounts can rest assured that these actions--while perhaps against a workplace policy--are not illegal.The federal Computer Fraud Abuse Act has previously been used...
Can your Florida employer demand your Facebook password?
It is no longer news that many Florida employers browse the social networking profiles of job applicants. Whether this is ethical or not, it is quite a widespread practice. However, there have been several situations reported lately in which employers have stepped far...