Florida House Bill 469, effective July 1, 2020, simplifies lease execution by removing the witness requirement for residential and commercial leases over one year. In combination with electronic signatures, the change allows for quicker and more efficient lease execution, allowing for earlier start dates for landlords and tenants.
In the Tamps Bay Business Journal, Lieser Skaff attorneys discuss potential labor disputes if employees refuse to return to work due to COVID-19 fears or satisfaction with unemployment benefits, urging employers to take steps to protect the business and their employees.