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US Labor Department cites Florida roofing contractor for allegedly exposing employees to hazards after worker falls through residential skylight
September 15, 2025 JACKSONVILLE, FLÂ - Following two federal safety inspections, the U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Jacksonville...
Sep 15
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Florida Decision Impacts Employees’ Abilities to Bypass Workers’ Compensation System and Sue Employers for Mental Distress Tort Claims
September 9, 2025 A recent decision from the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Steak ‘N Shake v. Spears,1 highlights the import of...
Sep 9
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The Tip Jar Revolution: IRS Unveils Preliminary Tipped Jobs List for ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deduction
September 5, 2025  The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are rolling out guidance on the new “No...
Sep 5
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Florida’s Minimum Wage Will Rise Again on September 30: What Employers Need to Know and What You Should Do Next
September 3, 2025 Florida’s minimum wage will rise yet again on September 30, jumping to $14/hour (and to $10.98 for tipped workers) as...
Sep 3
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Workers comp rates in Florida expected to decrease in 2026
September 2, 2025  Workers’ compensation insurance rates in Florida should decrease by an average 6.9% in 2026 under a proposal by the...
Sep 2
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US Department of Labor cites Port Saint Lucie tree service contractor after worker suffers fatal injuries
September 2, 225 BOYNTON BEACH, FL  – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Port Saint Lucie tree service contractor for allegedly...
Sep 2
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Employment Claims Surge as Workplace Transformation Creates New Risk Exposures
August 27, 2025 Nearly seven in 10 organizations experienced employment-related claims in the past year while new workplace dynamics are...
Aug 27
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UN Warns Excessive Heat Is Harming Worker Health, Productivity
August 25, 2025  As global temperatures continue to rise, the risks to workers’ productivity and health also are worsening, a United...
Aug 25
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2026 Proposed Workers Comp Rates See Average 6.9 Percent Decrease
August 19, 2025 Â Earlier today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce met with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to review...
Aug 19
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‘Medical scarcity’ could lead to more litigation in comp: Panel
August 19, 2025  ORLANDO, Fla. — Whether an injured worker can promptly see a medical professional is a good predictor of whether that...
Aug 19
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty for Role in an Off-the-Books Payroll Scheme
August 18, 2025 Â Scheme Caused $4M Loss to the United States A Florida man pleaded guilty today before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek...
Aug 18
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Heat-Related Deaths Affect Construction Workers More Than Other Industries
August 18, 2025 Â Workers in the construction industry represented more than a third of all workplace heat-related deaths in 2023 and...
Aug 18
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