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The outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 virus have already presented and will continue to present enormous challenges to the United States government and to the country as a whole. Both as a public health issue and an economic issue, the situation is nearly unprecedented. The United States has already committed billions to the fight. And in the coming weeks, months, and...

There are more than two million Florida workers who are in low-wage service jobs that probably don’t offer paid sick time. And many low-wage employers can’t or won’t pay their workers who are sick because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). But with sick workers being urged to stay home, there looks like there is some help on the way, especially from the federal govern...

Parking Lot Car Accidents: First Steps to Take Parking lots and garages are busy, congested places. There are often drivers jockeying for “the perfect spot,” shoppers walking to and from their cars, and obstacles like runaway shopping carts that can cause an accident.  With all that is going on in a small space, it is no wonder that many crashes happen in parking lot...

Florida Minimum Wage: 6 Things to Know in 2020 Florida’s minimum wage is on the rise. Below are 6 things to know about minimum wage in Florida so employers and employees alike can prepare for the changes ahead. What is the current minimum wage in Florida? While the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, it is higher in the state of Florida. Florida is one of only...