Jurate Schwartz, Senior Counsel in Proskauer’s Labor & Employment Law Department is a contributor to Lexology’s Employment: North America Panoramic Guide. This guide (formerly Getting the Deal Through) provides a comprehensive analysis of how laws and regulations vary across jurisdictions, featuring insights from leading practitioners worldwide.
As the author of the USA - Florida chapter, Jurate provides key employment law developments and guidance for employers currently doing business—or looking to do business—in Florida. She answers critical questions such as:
- Which issues should employers new to Florida be aware of?
- What unique challenges do businesses face in the state?
- Are there any noteworthy proposals for reform?
- What general advice applies in the labor and employment space?
- How do emerging trends, such as firearms legislation, marijuana legalization, and privacy laws, impact employment?
- What state-specific laws govern the employment relationship?
- Are there unique rules regarding employee/contractor misclassification?
