In stark contrast to many state movements reducing the effectiveness of non-compete agreements, Florida made the CHOICE to move in a different direction. As of July 1, 2025, Florida has enacted the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality and Economic Growth Act (the CHOICE Act) now codified at Sections 542.41-542.45, Florida Statutes. This law represents a major shift in how certain restrictive covenants in employment agreements—specifically non-compete and garden leave agreements—can be drafted and enforced against certain employees.

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the entity responsible for deciding cases brought under the National Labor Relations Act and reviewing decisions by lower-level administrative law judges, has been without a quorum since the beginning of this year. The NLRB is a quasi-judicial body that can have up to five members but needs at least three to establish a quorum in order to issue new decisions and to overturn decisions and priorities established by the prior administration.   

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On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation restricting travel to the United States of nationals from 19 countries. The proclamation is a result of a Jan. 20, 2025 Executive Order issued to reaffirm the Trump administration’s commitment to stricter national security policies. The restrictions, effective 12:01 am EDT on Monday, June 9, 2025, are based on concerns over terrorism, inadequate vetting, failure to accept removable nationals and high visa overstay rates.

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What is the new non-U.S. citizen registration requirement?

The law requires non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States to register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), providing personal information such as fingerprints and home addresses. The new rule aims to enhance national security and ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws.

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After President Trump’s DEI-related Executive Orders and Presidential Acts, employers have grappled with their DEI policies. Employers now have some agency guidance on what the Trump Administration considers illegal DEI practices and potential implications. The documents linked below focus on “educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ in the workplace.”

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Question: Our employees drive vehicles strictly for work purposes, but we do not have a policy on such use. After employees received several speeding tickets, we would like to introduce a policy that would allow management to deduct the cost of tickets from employees’ wages. Are we allowed to start introducing this type of payroll deduction?

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Last year, we reported on the Tenth District Court of Appeals’ decision limiting employers’ defenses to temporary total disability compensation following the termination of an employee. Recently, the Supreme Court of Ohio reversed the lower court decision and issued a decision favorable for Ohio employers. In State ex rel. AutoZone Stores, Inc. v. Indus. Comm., 2024-Ohio-5519, the Supreme Court clarified when employers may contest an employee’s request for temporary total disability compensation. 

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