Category: Labor Law

  GunterFirm has received several calls from individuals, companies and the media regarding employee rights if terminated as a result of an absence while preparing for Hurricane Irma. Under Florida law, there is no “legal” claim for “wrongful termination” if an employee is terminated for failing to report to work […]

President Elect Trump made several news-worthy selections to head governmental agencies over the past week. One selection in particular should stand out to Southwest Florida employers and entrepreneurs. That is, the selection of Linda McMahon to head the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The SBA was founded in 1953 and provides […]

In conjunction with the Lee County Bar Association, Jason Gunter and Conor Foley founded the Solo and Small Firm Practice Section to provide solo and small firm attorneys with valuable information regarding practice management, technology, and marketing. The Section has garnered a tremendous response, thanks in part to the cover […]

In Florida, an at-will employee is one whose employment has no specified term and who may be terminated at the will of either party, with or without cause and with or without notice. However, an employer is not permitted to terminate an employee in violation of a state or federal […]

Florida and federal laws govern the rights and obligations of workers and employers in the state. Several Florida laws codify federal regulations. However, conflicts in the statutes can create confusion about which law applies to a given employment circumstance. When a dispute arises, a litigant may consider whether the state or federal forum is most favorable.

Time Off for Medical and Family Matters The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993 to provide certain employees with the right to take time off to obtain medical treatment, give birth or care for a sick loved one. During the leave period, the worker’s job is protected and the employer […]

The Foundation of Anti-Discrimination Laws Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of their inclusion in a protected class. This landmark legislation is the foundation for anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws in the workplace. Title VII generally applies to businesses […]

About the Fair Labor Standards Act Wage and Hour Laws The Fair Labor Standards Act was enacted more than 75 years ago to establish workplace hours, wages and child labor standards in the United States. The FLSA sets the federal minimum wage, which is updated periodically by legislative action, and […]