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Eleventh Circuit Holds that a Fair Labor Standards Act “Opt-In” Collective Action Claim Does Not Bar Further State-Law “Opt-Out” Class Action Claims
On September 28, 2016, the Eleventh Circuit issued its decision in Calderone v. Scott, a case that had implications for Florida plaintiffs with wage claims against their employers.[1] In Calderone, former employees of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office brought suit against the Sheriff under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Florida… Read More »
Jeff Burns Leads Firm Suit and Tie Drive with United Way to Support Sulfur Springs Resource Center
The United Way of Tampa Bay’s Sulfur Springs Resource Center provides job skills and employment counselling services to residents of the Sulfur Springs community. As part of their program, the Resource Center seeks donations of business suits to assist their clients getting started in the interview and employment process. Everyone at Johnson pitched in… Read More »
Johnson Named to 2016 Best Law Firms in Florida by U.S. News and World Report
Hard work, responsiveness and attention to client needs is a tried and true formula that guides our firm in every aspect of our practice. We are honored once again for the recognition by U.S. News and World Report’s First Tier Firm rankings as one of Florida’s Best Law Firms. Thank you to our clients… Read More »
Johnson & Cassidy Named One of Florida’s Best Law Firms
Thanks to our incredible clients, hardworking team and supportive colleagues, Johnson & Cassidy has been named one of the “Best Law Firms in Florida” in First-Tier Firm Rankings by the U.S. News & World Report (Nov. 2014). What an honor to receive this recognition on the date of our first anniversary!