When worn in the workplace, these types of wearable tech devices may leave your sensitive business information vulnerable to theft, and may open you and your company up to the risk of liability over a variety of privacy and safety issues.
New driving law expands protections to utility workers
Gunster’s government affairs practice is proud to have been instrumental in the consideration and passing of this important legislation.
How recent air quality developments affect Florida
A greenhouse gas ruling last month by the U.S. Supreme Court will affect permitting in Florida.
Employer ‘English proficiency’ mandate under fire?
The EEOC stated in a lawsuit filed last month that a Wisconsin company’s requirement that its employees speak proficient English amounts to discrimination based on the “linguistic characteristics of a national origin group.”
Florida’s new data breach notification law & its effect on business
The Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 goes into effect July 1.
High court opinion a win for U.S. taxpayers
On June 19, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous, precedent-setting ruling that will affect taxpayers throughout the nation.
Using company equity as currency: know the legal & tax consequences
Want to offer equity to your employees? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs do. But if you fail to consider the legal and tax ramifications, you may regret doing so.
Corporate identity theft on the rise
No business is too small to be a target for thieves. Strategic methods have been developed to steal your business’s identity, but there are steps you can take to make your business a less appealing target to potential thieves.
EPA’s Clean Water Act proposal gives feds greater authority; big impact likely for Florida’s businesses
The EPA’s proposed rule is likely to have far-reaching impacts on agriculture, industry and development. Because of Florida’s flat terrain and extensive wetlands, it is especially susceptible to changes in the Clean Water Act and could become a flashpoint for the rule.
Identity thieves target the deceased, too
The deceased are vulnerable for many reasons, but primarily because information about their death is readily available through public death notices and obituaries in the newspaper. The thieves then use that information to open credit card accounts, apply for loans, file tax returns and obtain goods and services like cellphones.
