Feds Check Wage Theft
(Source: The Gainesville Sun, April 5, 2013) The Gainesville Sun’s recent coverage of wage theft in Alachua County has led the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division to Read More
Sick-Leave Preemption Bill Clears Final Senate Committee
(Source: The Florida Current, April 8, 2013) A bill to create a task force to recommend a statewide employee medical leave policy and which would prohibit local ordinances Monday continued Read More
‘Internet Cafes’ Become Illegal
(Source: The Associated Press, 4/10/13) Up to 1,000 strip-mall parlors where people can play slot-like computer games became illegal Wednesday in Florida, with the governor signing a ban on the Read More
Florida Legislature Signs Contract for Gaming Study
(April 16, 2013) The Florida House and Senate announced the joint selection of Spectrum Gaming Group to complete a two-part study of gaming in Florida to assist the Legislature in Read More
Gov. Scott Issues Statement on Day #3 of FAA Furloughs
(April 23, 2013) Today, Governor Rick Scott issued a statement on the continuing furloughing of FAA employees due to sequestration: Governor Scott said, “Today is day three of FAA furloughs. Read More