Coronavirus, E-Verify, Immigration and $15/Hour Minimum Wage - We Connect the Dots on this Episode!

Join us for this episode with guest Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda. Michelle is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 9th District, which includes most of Leon County, from 2008 to 2016. Her insight into State politics, current bills, and how all of this impacts citizens, employees and businesses is unique and interesting.

We discuss a wide range of hot topics that are relevant today. The Florida Legislature is in the final scheduled week, but will it end on time? E-Verify and other bills may cause session to be extended. Of course we talk about the Coronavirus, and the impact in Florida on businesses and the education system. Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order Number 20-52, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to assist the State of Florida efficiently respond to the challenges presented by the virus.

We also discuss the relationship of E-Verify, Coronavirus and the $15/hour minimum wage. Will E-Verify level the playing field? Should Florida wait to implement E-Verify requirement until after the Coronavirus impact is over? How does the $15/hour help or harm the economy in Florida. Check out this episode for a lively, informative and entertaining discussion.

Oliva: Florida Senate E-Verify Plan Un-American 

https://www.wlrn.org/post/oliva-florida-senate-e-verify-plan-un-american

Should lawmakers consider Coronavirus before enacting E-Verify requirements? 

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/322295-should-lawmakers-consider-coronavirus-before-enacting-e-verify-requirements

Senate approves E-Verify requirement, sens to House for Approval 

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/322479-senate-approves-e-verify-requirement

 Governor's Executive Orders - https://www.flgov.com/2020-executive-orders/