By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. December 21, 2015
Uber drivers in Florida will be considered independent contractors rather than employees, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity determined Thursday in a victory for the app-based ridesharing company. The order reverses an earlier state decision and marks Florida’s stance in a debate facing government agencies and courts across …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. July 23, 2014
July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law passed in 1990 that for first time in our history created nationwide standards for combating discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, tele-communications relay services and government activities. The Act has …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. July 10, 2014
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a landmark decision in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Inc. case last week, asserting that certain employers with religious objections can deny paying for contraception under the Affordable Care Act. Michael Landen, a partner at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. February 24, 2014
Last week, Kluger Kaplan Partner and labor and employment expert, Michael Landen, spoke to the Associated Press about the possible legal options pro-football player has in his case against the Dolphins. Check out what he said here… MIAMI (AP) — The legal options for offensive lineman Jonathan Martin may be …
