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Florida Noncompete Law 2025: CHOICE Act Brings Major Changes

July 08, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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On July 3, 2025, Florida officially enacted the CHOICE Act, short for the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act. While much of the country moves toward limiting or banning noncompete agreements, Florida has taken the starkly different approach of strengthening the enforceability of noncompete agreements, particularly for high-earning employees and independent contractors. […]

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What the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Trump v. CASA Means for Employment Law

June 30, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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The Supreme Court’s June 27, 2025, decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc. (2025 WL 1773631) has shaken the foundation of federal district court injunction power, particularly universal or nationwide injunctions that halt enforcement of laws and regulations far beyond the plaintiffs bringing suit. For employment law practitioners, this development could have sweeping implications, particularly regarding […]

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Best Practices for Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

June 19, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In today’s workplace, addressing misconduct promptly and fairly is essential for maintaining employee morale and mitigating legal risk. A well-conducted workplace investigation can mean the difference between resolving an issue internally or facing a costly and reputation-risking lawsuit. The lawyers at Hoyer Law Group have worked with organizations of all sizes, navigating everything from isolated […]

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What Private Employers Need to Know About the Federal DEI Crackdown

May 24, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In January 2025, workplace compliance underwent a significant shift with the issuance of Executive Order 14173 by President Donald Trump. Titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” this sweeping action has sparked concern, not just for federal contractors but increasingly for private employers as well. With its broad framing of diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

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Florida Employers Face Rising Pressure on I-9 and E-Verify Compliance in 2025

May 05, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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As immigration policy continues to generate national debate, Florida has taken one of the most aggressive stances in the country regarding employment verification. Since July 1, 2023, the state’s mandatory E-Verify law has imposed strict documentation requirements on private employers, backed by steep penalties for noncompliance. Now, in 2025, new legislation proposes to expand those […]

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Florida’s New Noncompete Law: What Executives and Key Employees Need to Know

April 30, 2025 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Florida is changing the rules around noncompete agreements—and if you’re a high-earning executive, sales professional, or partner in a closely held business, the new law could dramatically impact your career mobility. On April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed HB 1219, known as the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act. […]

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Executive Order Eliminating Disparate-Impact Liability: What It Means for Employees and Employers

April 25, 2025 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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On April 23, 2025, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order aimed at eliminating the use of disparate-impact liability across the federal government. Titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” the Order articulates a sharp departure from previous enforcement mechanisms in civil rights law, especially as they pertain to employment and anti-discrimination practices. A […]

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When Politics Freeze Progress: How Executive Power Grabs Disrupt Federal Funding and Hurt Accountability

March 28, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In 2024 and early 2025, multiple federal court rulings struck down executive attempts to unilaterally freeze foreign aid, slash agency budgets, and expand presidential authority. These developments highlight a less-discussed but critical battleground: who controls the purse strings of public programs, and what happens when those strings are cut by politics instead of policy? At […]

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The Fight Over Accountability: FCA Enforcement, Executive Overreach, and What It Means for Whistleblowers

March 14, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In recent months, a series of legal decisions and executive actions have spotlighted the ongoing tension between the False Claims Act (“FCA”) and executive efforts to limit oversight. For whistleblowers, taxpayers, and ethical contractors, these developments are not just courtroom drama; they represent a shifting legal landscape that may impact the future of fraud enforcement. […]

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Hoyer Law Group Earns Gold Award for Family-Friendly Business Practices

March 07, 2025 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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At Hoyer Law Group, we have always believed that supporting our employees and their families is key to building a strong, successful law firm. That’s why we are honored to announce that we have received the Gold Award from Family Friendly Tampa Bay in recognition of our commitment to creating a workplace that prioritizes work-life […]

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Understanding Sex Discrimination At Work

March 03, 2025 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Sex discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly or unequally based on gender. This can happen in many ways and affects individuals in various work environments, from corporate offices to blue-collar jobs. A lawyer, like a sex discrimination lawyer, knows that discrimination can manifest in different forms, including biased hiring practices, unequal pay, harassment, […]

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Federal Workers Under Fire: What You Need to Know and How a Federal Employee Attorney Can Help

February 28, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In early 2025, millions of federal employees received a jarring email: (1) resign now, and you’ll get paid through September, or (2) prepare to be fired based on changing standards. The message, titled “Fork in the Road,” came from the Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) under the direction of the Trump administration. It promised up […]

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