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From Final Action To PERC: A State Employee’s Guide To Reversing Dismissal

From Final Action To PERC: A State Employee’s Guide To Reversing Dismissal

Being served with a notice of “Final Action” is one of the most stressful moments a Florida Career Service employee can face. It marks the end of an agency investigation and the official start of separation from state employment. However, a Final Action letter does not always represent the last word. Under Florida law, you […]

Mitigating the Impact of an ERO: The Importance of a Timely Petition for Review

Mitigating the Impact of an ERO: The Importance of a Timely Petition for Review

Healthcare practitioners in Florida dedicate years to building a practice and reputation. When the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issues an Emergency Restriction Order (ERO), that career can change overnight. An ERO is an urgent, nonfinal order that restricts a licensee’s ability to practice when regulators believe there is an immediate serious danger to the […]

Defending Your Certified Nursing Assistant License: Understanding Florida Statute 464.204(1)(b) & 464.018(1)(e)

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As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Florida, your license and professional reputation are critical to your livelihood. However, if you are facing an Administrative Complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) for violating Florida Statute 464.204(1)(b) by breaching Section 464.018(1)(e), you could be at risk of disciplinary action, including license suspension, revocation, fines, […]