With legislation rapidly changing across the country, businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about how their companies will be impacted by new restrictions and regulations – and rightly so. 

In July 2022, Florida businesses filed a lawsuit against the state after governor Ron DeSantis passed the Stop WOKE Act, alleging it infringes on a company’s right to free speech. Here’s what to know and how to get help from a business litigation firm in Florida if your company has been negatively impacted by a new state law. 

What Is the Stop WOKE Act? 

The Stop WOKE Act (Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act) is new legislation that prevents employers with 15 or more employees from mandating that their employees attend discussions in the workplace about critical race theory, Black history, and LGBTQIA+ issues. While employers are still free to host speeches, training sessions, and other educational activities on these topics in the workplace, they may not require employees to attend as a condition of employment. 

How Does This Legislation Hurt Businesses? 

Racism and sexism has been a long-standing issue in the workplace that should continue to be addressed. The injunction filed by attorneys representing Florida businesses suggest that the new legislation infringes upon their right to free speech and causes harm to the operation of their companies. 

Employers can no longer require employees to attend diversity and inclusion training, which businesses claim interferes with their ability to adequately prepare employees for the workplace.  

What Recourse Do Companies Have Against State Laws That Harm Their Businesses?

Companies that are unjustly affected by legislation can bring a lawsuit against the state if the legislation infringes on one of their constitutional or state rights. States may be ordered to compensate businesses for losses incurred under the unfair legislation. 

Contact Feinstein Real Estate Litigation & Business Law Now 

If your business has lost or will lose money as a result of state legislation, you may have legal recourse available to you if you suffered damages caused by laws that violate your constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of assembly, free press, and other rights afforded to businesses. 

Call Feinstein Real Estate Litigation & Business Law for more information or to get the legal help you need. Dial 954-767-9662 to make an appointment with our Fort Lauderdale business law and real estate litigation attorneys now.