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Florida Waives Certain Unemployment Requirements After Hurricane

Date:

October 6, 2022

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now temporarily available to affected Florida businesses and residents who are not eligible for regular state or federal reemployment assistance benefits.
Biometric Privacy Claims Not Barred by Workers' Comp Law, Illinois Supreme Court Holds

Date:

February 4, 2022

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that workers' compensation law does not preclude employees from suing their employers under the state's unique biometric privacy law, potentially opening the door to costly litigation and damages for employers that violate the statute.
Fired Employee Wreaks Havoc on Company's Hiring System

Date:

September 9, 2021

The case of a Florida HR director who deleted thousands of files and caused more than $100,000 in damages to her former employer's computer system highlights the importance of safeguarding company property following a termination.

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