TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that over half of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the 2018 edition of Florida Super Lawyers. Four attorneys were recognized in the “Top Lists” including Lara R. Fernandez in “Top 100” state-wide for Bankruptcy: Business as well as “Top 50…
In an article for Full Service Restaurant Magazine published on June 11, 2018, Jacqueline Prats provides insight on last month’s Supreme Court ruling on class action waivers in employee arbitration agreements. The Court’s ruling held that class action waivers are enforceable and employers can prohibit their employees from pursuing class…
In an article for Full Service Restaurant Magazine published on April 9, 2018, Alicia Koepke provides insight on two recent updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding employee tip income. Many restaurants know that the FLSA requires them to pay minimum wage to non-exempt employees, but allows employers…
In a Daily Business Review article published in March 27, 2018, Alicia Koepke provided insight on the Department of Labor’s new payroll audit independent determination (PAID) program, and what employers should know when considering whether to participate. The pilot program allows for companies to self-audit for minimum wage and overtime…
TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been listed as Top Lawyers 2018 by Tampa Magazine. Earlier in the year, Tampa Magazine mailed close to 11,000 surveys to Florida Bar attorneys in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. During the peer nomination process,…
Employment Law attorneys Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke co-authored the article “Protecting Your Organization During the #MeToo Movement,” published by Chief Executive on March 6, 2018, addressing liability organizations might face for sexual harassment claims and providing tips for executives on implementing an effective anti-harassment policy and responding to claims….
In the February 2018 issue of Manufacturing Today, Alicia Koepke authored an article outlining effective strategies for companies to protect their valuable trade secrets. “There are several requirements that must be met for information to qualify – and therefore be protected – as a ‘trade secret,’” Koepke said. “But, one…
June 22, 2017 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that twenty-one of the firm’s attorneys have been named to Florida Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite” 2017 and is one of five law firms with the most honorees. Attorney Robert C. Decker has been recognized as a Hall…
The Florida Constitution requires employers to pay employees wages no less than the minimum wage for all hours worked. As we initially reported in our October 2016 Employment Law Newsletter, beginning on January 1, 2017, Florida’s minimum wage increased to $8.10, up from $8.05 in 2016. Under Florida law, the…
As seen in Full-Service Restaurant magazine, December 2016. By: Alicia Koepke Restaurants and other employers often question when they can lawfully deduct amounts from employee pay. The answer is difficult to ascertain because it can depend on a variety of factors, including whether the employee is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act…