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Article Index » florida: 10 Most Recent Articles Report Link The Florida Employer (Summer 2008) (pdf).Jackson Lewis LLP - August 13, 2008 Notice Required Prior to Bringing Minimum Wage Suit Under State Minimum Wage Act; Florida Legislature Kills Immigration Bills in Committee; Pregnancy Discrimination Claim Found Not Covered Under Florida Civil Rights Act; Report Link Florida Federal Court Rules Employees May Leave Guns in Cars While at Work.Jackson Lewis LLP - August 06, 2008 Weeks after Florida's "Guns-at-Work" law went into effect, a federal court in Tallahassee has refused a request from employer groups to halt implementation of the part of the law allowing employees with concealed weapons permits to keep guns locked in their vehicles while at work. Florida Retail Ass'n v. Attorney Gen. of Fla., No. 4:08cv179-RH/WCS (N.D. Fla. Jul. 29, 2008). Under the law, the attorney general has authority to bring civil or administrative action against employers, and any person may bring a civil action against violators. Courts may award costs and attorney's fees to the prevailing party in actions brought under the law. The Florida Attorney General's office is reviewing claims by several companies that assert they are exempt from the law and may prohibit their employees from keeping weapons on employers' property. Report Link Federal Court Refuses to Enjoin Florida "Guns-at-Work Law" as Applied to Employees.Ogletree Deakins - August 01, 2008 A federal court in Tallahassee, Florida yesterday refused to enjoin the new Florida law that grants certain employees the right to keep guns secured in their vehicles while they are at work. The new law took effect on July 1, 2008. As a result of this ruling, Florida employers, among other things, must allow workers who have valid concealed firearms permits to bring their guns to work provided the guns are secured in their private vehicles in a parking lot. Report Link Federal Court Rules Against Employers on Florida's Guns-at-Work Law.Fisher & Phillips, LLP - July 31, 2008 A Federal judge in Florida has issued a mixed ruling on the request for an injunction against the new so-called "guns-at-work" law in Florida. Judge Robert Hinkle of the Northern District of Florida denied the request to enjoin the law as it relates to employees. Therefore, employees with concealed weapons permits will be able to bring guns onto an employer's property if locked in or to a vehicle. The Judge granted the preliminary injunction with respect to business invitees and customers, who, at least for the time being, will not be allowed to bring firearms onto business premises. Report Link Court Rules on Florida’s “Guns at Work” Law.Ford & Harrison LLP - July 31, 2008 In a decision highly anticipated by Florida employers, a federal court has refused to enjoin portions of the Florida “Guns at Work” law that apply to employer actions toward employees and applicants, but ruled that the law is only applicable to workers with a valid Florida concealed-carry permit. See Florida Retail Federation v. Attorney General (July 28, 2008). However, the court did issue a preliminary injunction prohibiting enforcement of the law as it applies to a business and its customers. Report Link Preliminary Injunction Ruling Partly Upholds Florida's Guns-at-Work Law.Baker Hostetler LLP - July 31, 2008 On Monday, July 28, 2008, a federal judge preliminarily upheld a portion of Florida's "Guns-At-Work" law which went into effect on July 1, 2008. Denying in part, and granting in part, a preliminary injunction sought by Florida business groups, Judge Robert L. Hinkle of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida decided that the portions of the law applicable to employees, as defined by the statute, are likely constitutional and may be enforced, whereas the portions of the law applicable to customers and invitees are unlikely to withstand constitutional scrutiny and may not be enforced. Report Link Judge Delays Ruling on Request for an Injunction Against Florida's "Bring Your Gun to Work" Law.Fisher & Phillips, LLP - June 30, 2008 A Federal judge in Florida has delayed a decision on a request by business groups to halt implementation of the so-called "Bring Your Gun to Work" law. Judge Robert Hinkle of the Northern District of Florida heard arguments on a request by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Retail Federation to enjoin the law from going into effect as scheduled on July 1, 2008. Report Link Florida’s Guns At Work Law to Take Effect July 1, 2008Ford & Harrison LLP - June 27, 2008 As most employers in Florida are aware, the Florida “Guns at Work” law is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2008. The law, which prohibits public and private employers from banning guns in their parking lots, has been challenged by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Retail Federation. A federal district court heard argument on the case yesterday (June 25). Although the judge did not rule at the close of the hearing, his comments reflected skepticism of the law. Many employers were hoping the judge would issue an order temporarily prohibiting enforcement of the law; however, the judge stated that he needed more time to consider the issue. The judge also stated that he doubted the groups challenging the law would suffer irreparable harm before he makes a decision, which likely will be in mid-July. Accordingly, it appears the law will take effect July 1, as scheduled. Report Link Florida's Guns At Work Law.Baker Hostetler LLP - June 11, 2008 On July 1, 2008, Florida's Preservation and Protection of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008 (the "Guns At Work Law") will take effect. The Guns At Work Law provides that no public or private individual or other entity conducting a business in Florida may prohibit any customer, employee, or invitee from keeping a legally owned firearm inside or locked to a motor vehicle in a parking lot. Report Link New Florida Laws Aimed at Schools.Fisher & Phillips, LLP - June 09, 2008 The Florida legislature enacted three bills this session relating to education issues in Florida. Although none have yet been signed by Governor Crist, all three are expected to be signed. Only one (the Ethics in Education Act) has an immediate impact on Florida private schools; it contains a series of requirements that private schools need to plan for. The other two either pertain only to public schools (the bullying law), or reflect a pilot program not yet widely applicable to private schools (extracurricular activities). Here is a brief summary of each.
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