By: Scott Atwood, Esq. As of July 2024, a significant legal decision has impacted the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training for employers in Florida. A federal judge has permanently blocked a provision of the Individual Freedom Act (IFA) that restricts employers from promoting certain race- and sex-based […]
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholders Scott Atwood and William “Bill” Boltrek recently presented a comprehensive legislative and case law update at the Florida Public Human Resources Association (FPHRA) Conference held in Orlando, Florida. The conference, which took place on July 26-31, 2024, brought […]
By: Colby Keefe, Esq. Each year, it seems, the Florida legislature revises or adds laws that apply to homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, and cooperative associations. But some board members may be surprised – and possibly relieved – to learn that some of the new laws do not apply to their […]
By: Scott Atwood, Esq. In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission, by a narrow 3-2 vote, approved a highly controversial Rule that effectively eliminates non-compete agreements nationwide for the vast majority of employees. The Rule was set to go into effect on September 4, 2024. Business interests had opposed the […]