R. Regul. Fl. Bar 6-23.2

As amended through November 4, 2024
Rule 6-23.2 - DEFINITIONS
(a) Labor and Employment Law. The practice of labor and employment law is advice and representation concerning the application and interpretation of public and private sector labor and employment law principles, as well as employment discrimination and employment-related civil rights law. Competent practice in labor and employment law requires a thorough knowledge of all legal aspects of the employment relationship, both in the private and public sector. This knowledge is particularly necessary to fulfill the counseling obligations of lawyers toward their clients. This practice area encompasses both public and private sector collective bargaining and the state and federal laws that apply to the employment relationship including, but not limited to:
(1) the National Labor Relations Act;
(2) the Fair Labor Standards Act;
(3) Florida's public sector collective bargaining laws and career service appeals;
(4) the Employment Retirement Income Security Act;
(5) the Family Medical Leave Act;
(6) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Florida's Civil Rights Act;
(7) the Americans With Disabilities Act;
(8) the Occupational Safety and Health Act;
(9) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and
(10) the regulations promulgated under the above.
(b) Primary Lawyer. "Primary Lawyer" is having primary responsibility as lead lawyer for the entirety or discrete portions of a trial or proceeding.
(c) Proceeding. "Proceeding" is a single event including, but not limited to, a trial, deposition, hearing, or arbitration meeting the requirements listed in the minimum standards or recertification, regardless of whether the proceeding occurs within a single day or on more than 1 day.

R. Regul. Fl. Bar 6-23.2

Added and amended effective 3/23/2000 (763 So.2d 1002); amended and effective 1/26/2018 by the Board of Governors; amended and effective 12/4/2020 by The Florida Bar Board of Governors.