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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. Report Link Armed and at Work in Florida (pdf).Vedder Price - June 05, 2008 Most employers embrace the
concept of Bring Your Child to
Work Days. The State of
Florida recently enacted a law
which permits employees to
Bring Your Gun to Work
Everyday. Employers in the
Sunshine State now face a host
of challenges and enhanced
potential for tort liability. Report Link Florida Law Gives Employees the Right to Keep Firearms in Vehicles.Jackson Lewis LLP - April 28, 2008 Effective July 1, 2008, Florida residents will be permitted to bring their guns to work under a measure passed by Florida lawmakers and signed into law by Governor Charlie Crist on April 15, 2008. The new law, Preservation & Protection of the Right to Keep & Bear Arms in Motor Vehicle Act of 2008, bars public and private employers from prohibiting a customer, employee, or invitee from possessing a legally-owned firearm that is kept inside a locked, privately-owned motor vehicle which is parked in a parking lot, in most cases, even on an employer&srquo;s private property. Report Link Florida "Guns at Work” Law Challenged.Ford & Harrison LLP - April 23, 2008 The Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Retail Federation have filed suit in federal court challenging the constitutionality of the Florida “Guns at Work” law. As discussed in our prior Legal Alert, this law, which takes effect July 1, 2008, makes it illegal for public and private employers to have policies prohibiting firearms on their private property. Report Link Florida Enacts Law Allowing Employees to Keep Guns in Their Cars at Work.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - April 23, 2008 On April 15, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed into law a bill that will allow Florida residents who possess a valid concealed-weapons permit to keep firearms locked in their cars at work. The law, which is effective July 1, 2008, prohibits all public and private employers1 from discriminating against any employee,2 customer, or invitee3 for exercising the right to keep and bear arms. Report Link Florida’s New "Guns at Work" LawFisher & Phillips, LLP - April 21, 2008 On April 15, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed into law a long disputed and politically divisive bill allowing Florida employees to bring guns to work – as long as the firearm is secured in the employee’s locked vehicle. Employees are not permitted to remove firearms from their vehicles on an employer’s property for any reason other than self-defense. The law also permits an employee to have ammunition for the firearm. Report Link Florida Governor Signs “Bring Your Guns to Work” Law.Ford & Harrison LLP - April 18, 2008 Florida Governor Charlie Crist has signed the “bring your guns to work” bill, which makes it illegal for public and private employers to have policies prohibiting firearms on their private property. Specifically, the law permits employees who have concealed weapons permits to keep firearms locked in their vehicles on company property. Additionally, the law permits customers or other “invitees” of a business to have firearms locked in their vehicles in the business’ parking lot, regardless of whether they have a concealed weapons permit. Report Link Florida Enacts Law Protecting Employees' Right to Bring Firearms to Work.Ogletree Deakins - April 16, 2008 A new law in Florida will soon prevent employers from prohibiting employees licensed to carry concealed weapons from keeping firearms in their locked vehicles at work. The law, dubbed the “Preservation and Protection of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008,” takes effect July 1, 2008. Report Link Terminating Internal Grievance Procedure Due To EEOC Charge Held To Be Unlawful.Ogletree Deakins - February 08, 2008 Florida employers who terminate internal grievance procedures or investigations when an employee files a formal charge of discrimination may be liable for unlawful retaliation under a new decision issued by the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. On January 23, 2008, the court held that Broward County, Florida, unlawfully retaliated against a county bus driver, in violation of the Florida Civil Rights Act, when it terminated an internal grievance procedure upon learning that the bus driver had filed a formal charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Donovan v. Broward County Bd. of Comm’rs., No. 4D07-52, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal (January 23, 2008). Report Link New Leave Law In Effect In Florida (pdf).Fisher & Phillips, LLP - July 05, 2007 Effective July 1, 2007, certain Florida employers will be required
to offer leave to employees who are victims of domestic violence.
The new law applies to employers who employ 50 or
more employees. Report Link Legislative Alert: Florida Enacts Domestic Violence Leave Law.Jackson Lewis LLP - June 22, 2007 Florida employers will need to act fast to come into compliance with a new law passed by the Florida legislature and signed by Governor Charlie Crist on June 12, 2007. The law takes effect July 1, 2007, and will require employers with fifty (50) or more employees to provide up to three days' leave for a variety of activities connected with domestic violence issues. Employees who have worked for employers for three (3) months or longer are eligible. Whether leave is paid or unpaid has been left to the discretion of the employer. Report Link New Florida Law Requires Employers to Provide Leave to Victims of Domestic Violence.Ford & Harrison LLP - June 15, 2007 Under a law signed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist June 12, 2007, as of July 1, 2007, Florida employers must give employees up to three days of leave in a twelve-month period if the employee or a family or household member is a victim of domestic violence. See HB 55. This law makes Florida one of only a few states that require leave for victims of domestic violence. Illinois enacted a similar law in 2003 and North Carolina law prohibits employers from discriminating against victims of domestic violence.
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