A longtime Disney World security host, Angeliz E. Bruno Cedeno , says she just wanted to see clearly and do her job. What began as a simple medical accommodation, wearing her doctor-prescribed Meta smart glasses  to alleviate light sensitivity and astigmatism, has evolved into a federal disability-discrimination lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts . A Request for Help Becomes a Dispute Bruno Cedeno started at Disney in 2022, earning $22 an hour. After developing pos

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has again reminded employers that independent contractor classifications will be evaluated based on the  economic realities  of the working relationship, rather than solely on the terms of the contract. In Galarza v. One Call Claims, LLC , No. 23-13205 (11th Cir. Oct. 16, 2025) , the court reversed summary judgment for two insurance companies, finding that a jury could reasonably conclude three insurance adjusters were employ

Florida businesses that operate websites or online portals should take note of a recent federal court ruling that expands the scope of the state’s wiretap law in the digital environment. In W.W. v. Orlando Health, Inc. , No. 6:24-cv-1068-JSS-RMN (M.D. Fla. Mar. 6, 2025), the court allowed a patient’s claims under the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA) and the federal Wiretap Act to proceed. The case focuses on whether common website-tracking tools constitute an u

On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued four new opinion letters under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Two of these opinions, FLSA2025-03 (tip pooling for oyster shuckers)  and FLSA2025-05 (joint employer liability) , carry particular weight for restaurants, hospitality groups, and businesses that operate multiple related entities. Tip Pooling and “Front-of-House” Oyster Shuckers (FLSA

The Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks Act (TRAIN Act)  (S. 2455) was recently introduced in the U.S....

Where things stand The Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 603 U.S. 369 (2024) , eliminated Chevron...