Economists expect the March figures to show a gain approaching 200,000, carried by a continued recovery in private sector hiring.
Payrolls May Not Be Growing Much, but Profits Are
In 2010 corporate profits grew at their fastest pace in more than 60 years — and yet companies are still reluctant to hire.
Florida Employment Law Legislative Update – 3.17.2011
The unemployment benefit changes we discussed earlier are one step closer to becoming a reality for unemployed Floridians. Last week, the Florida House passed a HB 7005 with a vote of 81-39 despite continuously high unemployment rates across the state. This bill, intended to give tax cuts to businesses, will be funded by cutting benefits […]
Florida Employment Law Legislative Update – 2.8.2011
Proposed Changes to Florida’s Unemployment Laws Senate Bill 728 proposes to make changes to Florida’s unemployment laws, making it tougher to receive unemployment benefits. The proposed changes include: Requiring those newly receiving unemployment benefits complete a skills assessment. Reducing the time one can continue receiving benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks. Requiring those receiving […]
Florida Employment Law Legislative Update – 2.8.2011
Proposed Changes to Florida’s Unemployment Laws Senate Bill 728 proposes to make changes to Florida’s unemployment laws, making it tougher to receive unemployment benefits. The proposed changes include: Requiring those newly receiving unemployment benefits complete a skills assessment. Reducing the time one can continue receiving benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks. Requiring those receiving […]
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Summary Judgment Denied in FLSA Case and Fluctuating Work Week Rejected Under the Circumstances
In a motion denying summary judgment in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) case (West v. Verizon Services Corp.), the Middle District of Florida found that: there was a joint relationship between a leasing agency and the entity it contracted with; the failure to keep time records, together with Plaintiff’s testimony that she did work […]