Attorney Nichole Mooney Recognized as Legal Elite in Labor & Employment Law

By Julia Thomas | September 17, 2024

Published: September 17, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Nichole Mooney has been recognized by Florida Trend magazine in its list of Notable Labor and Employment Lawyers. Nicky is specifically recognized for her representation expertise which has included drafting employment and severance contracts and policy handbooks, and counseling employers in litigation regarding…

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Attorney Nichole Mooney Pens Article Addressing Pending Changes to Workers

By Julia Thomas | May 9, 2024

Published: May 9, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In her article “Game-Changing Updates for Workers: Non-competes & Exempt Employee Compensation”, attorney Nicky Mooney reviews recent initiatives predicted to reshape the landscape of employment. The first half of the article addresses the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) announcement a Final Rule which will prohibit most employers from entering into…

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Social Media Sabotage: Is Your Business Prepared?

By Julia Thomas | June 16, 2016

Why social media guidelines should be a part of any non-disclosure agreement, non-compete clause, or other employment agreement. Using LinkedIn®, a former employee starts contacting your clients and stealing your business. You’re pretty confident you have solid legal recourse. After all, he did sign an employment agreement including non-disclosure, non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses. Seems…

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New Overtime Rules – How They May Impact You and Your Business

By Julia Thomas | May 18, 2016

Today, May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).  This is not a “Chicken Little” moment; the rules are real and significantly impact the workers you currently classify as “exempt” from overtime.  The changes are the most significant since 2004 and were…

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Webinar: How Your Nonprofit Should Prepare for New Overtime Rules

By Julia Thomas | May 10, 2016
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Webinar: Big Changes in Employment Law: How Your Nonprofit Should Prepare for New Overtime Rules The Department of Labor has issued proposed rules that will significantly increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime pay. The rules, which are expected to be finalized in the next several months, will primarily affect employees who…

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