On January 1, 2018, Florida’s minimum wage will be going up fifteen cents to $8.25 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees, which is in addition to tips, is also going up fifteen cents to $5.23 per hour. The Florida Minimum Wage Act, which...
On January 1, 2017, Florida's minimum wage will be going up five cents to $8.10 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees, which is in addition to tips, is also going up five cents to $5.08 per hour. The Florida Minimum Wage Act, which...
In a previous article, we discussed the possibility that Florida employers may soon be paying substantially more for workers' compensation insurance. Unfortunately, this possibility has become a reality. On October 5, 2016, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) issued a final order approving an overall...
Why has July 1st become an important date for condominium associations? It’s the date legislative changes to Florida’s Condominium Act typically take effect. This year, no significant statutory amendments were passed, so instead of preparing for statutory changes, condominium associations can start planning Fourth of...
A recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court may soon have employers paying substantially more for workers’ compensation insurance. In Castellanos v. Next Door Company, the Court ruled that Florida’s mandatory workers’ compensation attorney fee schedule is unconstitutional. In response to this ruling, the National...
Condominium boards often hire community association managers to help manage and oversee their association's affairs. However, since community association managers often handle critical and complex matters, it's important to choose the right one. The first step to confirming the qualifications and experience of a community association...
Workers' compensation insurance provides indemnity and medical benefits to employees injured on the job. Many states, including Florida, set the premiums for workers' compensation insurance, so shopping around isn't the way to save money. However, employers can reduce their workers' compensation insurance premiums by maintaining...
Sometimes a condominium association needs to enter an owner's unit, which is why Florida's Condominium Act gives associations an irrevocable right of access. This right of access may only be used during reasonable hours to perform needed maintenance and repairs or to prevent damage to...
Insurance companies have a general duty of good faith when settling the claims of their policyholder. This duty of good faith can come from statute, common law, or both. For example, in addition to having a common law duty of good faith, insurance companies in...
For most people, their biggest purchase is their home. Following the four must-dos for shopping for homeowners insurance can help you find the best value and the best protection for your home: Get advice from a professional agent who will take the time to guide...