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Unemployment Benefits in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Florin Gray |

You are eligible for unemployment compensation if you have been laid off from your job through no fault of your own. It is understandable that you probably have a lot of questions on how unemployment compensation works. Florida has specific rules about eligibility, benefit amounts, and earnings requirements. You may be eligible for unemployment… Read More »

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Florida Whistleblower Protection Act: What You Should Know

By Florin Gray |

If an employer does something illegal or unsafe, including discrimination or neglecting to follow safety guidelines, an employee should report it. However, sometimes, employers retaliate against employees who make these types of claims. They may even fire the employee who filed the complaint. The Florida Whistleblower Act protects employees. If you think you may… Read More »

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PRESS: Former nurse sues St. Joseph’s Hospital

By Florin Gray |

At Florin Gray Law – We Fight For Your Rights As Seen in the Tampa Bay Times on September 5, 2019. Former nurse sues St. Joseph’s Hospital claiming unsafe staffing in emergency room Marie David says she quit the hospital in May after taking her concerns to BayCare executives. The hospital disputes her account…. Read More »

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How do I File a complaint With the Florida Department of Labor?

By Florin Gray |

It is the Department of Labor (DOL)’s duty to improve employee’s working conditions, advance their opportunities for profitable employment, protect their retirement and health care, strengthen free collective bargaining, and track changes in employment. The DOL does this for every state, including the Florida Department of Labor. In doing so, the DOL oversees a… Read More »

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2019 Changes to Florida Drug Testing Laws

By Florin Gray |

If you are an employee in Florida and your employer requires you to participate in regular drug testing, it is helpful to know your legal rights. On a federal level, certain limitations exist regarding drug testing. For example, the federal government requires drug testing for specific industries, including transportation, aviation, the Department of Defense,… Read More »

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Can My Employer Read My Slack Messages in 2019?

By Florin Gray |

Slack is an extremely popular instant messaging application, ideal for the workplace. The program allows for easy organization of threads and message groups, quick collaboration on team projects, document sharing, private messaging, and many more features. However, a recent change to the privacy policy will allow employers to access and read employees’ private messages… Read More »

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2019 Law Protections in Florida Workplaces

By Florin Gray |

Florida employers must comply with employment laws throughout the process of hiring and firing employees for a business. These laws help to protect those individuals applying for a job, and, in the end, they also protect the employer from a hefty lawsuit. Laws are in place to be sure that employees receive a fair… Read More »

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Can My Employer Fire Me for Smoking Marijuana in Florida?

By Florin Gray |

Marijuana laws have changed drastically throughout the country in the past several years, and many people are attempting to reconcile state laws with the federal government’s Schedule I classification of marijuana and employee codes of conduct for various employers. Some Florida residents may wonder if they can lose their jobs for legally consuming cannabis… Read More »

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Florida Construction Shortage – What This Could Mean Moving Forward

By Florin Gray |

Construction projects in Florida have come to a halt around the state due to a serious worker shortage. Lack of available contractors is a “pretty significant crisis,” according to the Vice President of Operations for Tampa’s KAST Construction, Sean Ouellette – one that has led to significant delays on many local projects throughout the… Read More »

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What Are Florida’s Statute of Limitations on Workplace Violation Claims?

By Florin Gray |

Worker rights violations are serious infringements that deserve legal action. Workplace discrimination or harassment can cost an employee personal and financial loss, including lost income and damage to reputation. If you believe you have grounds to file a workplace violation in Florida, discuss your case with an attorney who can explain the implications and… Read More »

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