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🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight: Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L. Partner Lindsey Ryder from Boca Raton will speak on...
10/08/2026

🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight: Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L. Partner Lindsey Ryder from Boca Raton will speak on “Workplace Investigations and their effect on Employee Grievances” on Day 1 of the 52nd Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum—Florida’s premier conference for public-sector labor and employment law professionals. 🎤

Register now at bit.ly/PELRF_26.

Since 2012, Lindsey Ryder has focused her practice on labor and employment law within the public sector—she represents management in municipal government agencies in the South Florida area.

The forum is October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando)—a great reason to bring the family. In-person only (no live webcast).

Since 2012, Lindsey Ryder has focused her practice on labor and employment law within the public sector—she represents management in municipal government agencies in the South Florida area.

🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight: Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. Stockholder Scott E. Atwood from Fort Myers will sp...
10/01/2026

🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight: Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. Stockholder Scott E. Atwood from Fort Myers will speak on “Drug-free Workplace Policy: Accommodations for Medical Marijuana” on Day 2 of the 52nd Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum—Florida’s premier conference for public-sector labor and employment law professionals. 🎤

Scott chairs Henderson Franklin’s Labor and Employment Law Group and represents employers in employment litigation, workplace compliance and other labor and employment matters. With three decades of experience, he advises businesses, entrepreneurs and public entities throughout Florida and across the United States on workplace disputes and day-to-day employment issues.

The forum is October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando—a great reason to bring the family! In person only (no live webcast). Register now at bit.ly/PELRF_26.

Scott Atwood chairs Henderson Franklin’s Employment Law Group and advises employers on litigation, workplace compliance and evolving employment law issues.

11 credits in just two days—one can’t-miss forum. Join us on October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal O...
09/29/2026

11 credits in just two days—one can’t-miss forum. Join us on October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando for the 52nd Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum, Florida’s premier gathering for public-sector labor and employment law professionals. Register now at bit.ly/PELRF_26

Our presenters are some of the most respected authorities in their fields. Get the latest on PERC, collective bargaining, overtime and comp time, Sunshine Law and ethics, pensions and FRS, employment disputes, and Eleventh Circuit and EEOC/FCHR developments while earning 11 CLE credits, including 1 Ethics and 1 Technology, plus 11 certification credits in both CCLG Law and LE Law.

In-person only (no live webcast). A great opportunity to bring the family to Universal Orlando.

The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opin...
09/24/2026

The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opinions of the NLRB. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Executive Secretary at 202‑273‑1940.

The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opinions of the NLRB. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Executive Secretary at 202‑273‑1940. Summarized Board Decisions Snowflake, Inc. (20-CA-274626; 375 NLRB No. ...

🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight: Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L. Partner Brett J. Schneider will speak on “Impacts o...
09/23/2026

🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight: Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L. Partner Brett J. Schneider will speak on “Impacts of PERA Amendments on Government Operations” on Day 2 of the 52nd Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum—Florida’s premier conference for public-sector labor and employment law professionals. 🎤

Brett is the Boca Raton office Managing Director and Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Division. As a Florida Bar board-certified attorney in Labor and Employment Law, Brett helps public and private sector employers resolve issues in a prompt and efficient manner. He is certified by the HR Certification Institute and by the Society for Human Resource Management.

The forum takes place on October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando—a great reason to bring the family! In person only (no live webcast). Register now at bit.ly/PELRF_26.

Brett Schneider is the Managing Director of the Boca Raton office and Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Division. As a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney in Labor and Employment Law, Brett helps public and private sector employers resolve issues in a prompt and efficient manner.

The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opin...
09/21/2026

The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opinions of the NLRB. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Executive Secretary at 202‑273‑1940.

The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opinions of the NLRB. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Executive Secretary at 202‑273‑1940. Summarized Board Decisions Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado d/b/a C...

🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight 🎤 Maria Hossain, who is Of Counsel with Ausley McMullen in Tallahassee, will speak on ADA, FML...
09/16/2026

🎤 PELRF Speaker Spotlight 🎤 Maria Hossain, who is Of Counsel with Ausley McMullen in Tallahassee, will speak on ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation: Navigating the "Bermuda Triangle” on Day 2 of the 52nd Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum—Florida’s premier conference for public-sector labor and employment law professionals.

Maria focuses her practice on employment law and HR compliance. A former Chief Legal Counsel with the Florida Department of Corrections, she brings extensive experience advising on employee accommodations, discrimination and retaliation claims, and complex workplace compliance issues. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator for Circuit and County cases.

The forum takes place on October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. In person only (no live webcast). Register now at bit.ly/PELRF_26.

Ausley McMullen Of Counsel attorney, Maria Hossain, handles employment law matters for the firm.

In the Labor and Employment Law Section's latest e-Update, Aaron Tandy, in-house counsel for Boucher Brothers, summarize...
09/14/2026

In the Labor and Employment Law Section's latest e-Update, Aaron Tandy, in-house counsel for Boucher Brothers, summarizes the Eleventh Circuit's recent decision in Ellis v. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which contains two important reminders for practitioners. Find out what you need to know at bit.ly/LE_E-Updates.

11 credits in just two days—one can’t-miss forum!Join us October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlan...
09/09/2026

11 credits in just two days—one can’t-miss forum!

Join us October 22–23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando for the 52nd Annual Public Employment Labor Relations Forum, Florida’s premier gathering for public-sector labor and employment law professionals.

Register now at bit.ly/PELRF_26

Our presenters are some of the most respected authorities in their fields. Get the latest on PERC, collective bargaining, overtime and comp time, Sunshine Law and ethics, pensions and FRS, employment disputes, and Eleventh Circuit and EEOC/FCHR developments while earning 11 CLE credits, including 1 Ethics and 1 Technology, plus 11 certification credits in both CCLG Law and LE Law.

In-person only (no live webcast). A great opportunity to bring the family to Universal Orlando.

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