WSH Partner Brett J. Schneider is New President-Elect of Human Resource Association of Broward County
WSH Partner Brett J. Schneider has been elected as the President-Elect of the Human Resource Association of Broward County (“HRABC”) for the 2013 year. Prior to his election as President-Elect, [...]
WSH Labor Attorneys Achieve Arbitration Victory for Bay Harbor Islands
On February 1, 2013, the firm obtained an arbitration victory for the Town of Bay Harbor Islands in a case involving a claim by the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (the “Union”) that [...]
Supreme Court Holds Claim Of Unlawful Retaliation Held to Higher Standard of Causation than Discrimination In Title VII Cases
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court (the “Court”) held that retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act must be proven under the traditional principles of “but-for” causation, [...]
U.S. District Court Judge Holds Interns Working At Motion Picture Studio “Employees” Entitled to FLSA Protections
Earlier this month, a federal district court judge for the Southern District of New York ruled that Fox Searchlight Pictures violated federal and State minimum wage laws when it failed to pay two [...]
Supreme Court Tightens Definition of “Supervisor” in Title VII Employment Discrimination Claims
On June 24, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the definition of a “supervisor” as it relates to employer liability in harassment claims brought under Title VII of the [...]
WSH Broward Office Welcomes Two New Associates
WSH is pleased to announce the addition of two associates to the Firm. Sonja C. Darby and Mia R. Martin. Joining our Community Association, Club & Resort Practice Group, Sonja represents [...]
WSH Achieves Dismissal of High-Profile Case for City of Homestead
Last week, WSH Founding Member Joseph H. Serota and Partner Matthew H. Mandel achieved a significant victory for the City of Homestead in a high-profile case brought by a former city employee. [...]
Florida Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Public Employee Pension Case
On September 7, the Florida Supreme Court (the “Court”) heard oral arguments concerning an appeal by state officials seeking to overturn a decision issued by state court Judge Jackie Fulford in [...]
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory 3% Contributions to Pension Plan by Public Employees
In a much anticipated ruling, the Florida Supreme Court ruled (4-3) against government employees by upholding a 2011 law requiring government employees in Florida to contribute 3% of their [...]
