SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT August 2008

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFER E-VERIFY FREE TO EMPLOYERS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) have partnered to offer employers free of charge the ability to verify Form I-9 information with data held by DHS and the SSA. The E-Verify system (formerly the Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification Program) is an online system that allows employers to check the work status of newly hired employees. Over 69,000 employers have enrolled in the program. Employers wishing to learn more about E-Verify may visit the DHS website at: http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/gc 1185221678
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FLORIDA'S FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS FINDS 25% LIMITATION ON ATTORNEY'S FEES DOES NOT APPLY TO FCRA CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINST PUBLIC EMPLOYERS

The Florida First District Court of Appeal has held that the 25% cap on attorney’s fees applicable in tort claims brought against public entities does not apply to employment discrimination claims filed under the Florida Civil Rights Act. The decision, Board of Trustees v. Esposito, may be viewed at: http://opinions.1dca.org/written/opinions2008/08-15-08/07-2316.pdf

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