Fort Lauderdale Employment Law Blog
COVID-19: Tips For Workplace Safety
COVID-19 has affected and changed how we perform any daily routine, including how many of us do our jobs remotely or at the workplace However, through vaccine breakthroughs on the horizon for getting through this pandemic, or for employers who need to resume or...
Avoiding Overtime Lawsuits
There have been a growing number of overtime lawsuits in recent years. These overtime lawsuits are not restricted to the large corporations either; small businesses are just as vulnerable. How to avoid overtime lawsuits is something every business owner should know....
Offering Full Time Work From Home Positions? Here’s What You Should Do To Protect Yourself
With this pandemic, work-from-home trends have increased dramatically in the workforce. There are notable perks for employers in allowing remote workers to continue working in their home offices even as businesses have continued to open. Even though there are...
Returning to Work? What You Do and Don’t Have to Offer Employees
As the restrictions begin to lift and governments are allowing businesses to reopen, you may be wondering what new changes are in store for you as an employer. Many new social interaction behaviors are being implemented, which you will have to put in place at your...
Should Employers Push For A 4 Day Work Week? The Pros and Cons
Some industries have noted that there isn't the same need for employees to work as many hours each week as they have in the past. The global trend is seeing a significant switch to a 4-day workweek. It has always been a struggle to balance work and life, and this new...
A Checklist of Compliance for Employers Regarding Recurring Employment Law Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across our country, affecting almost every industry sector. Businesses are facing legal and practical employment challenges as they implement measures to prevent the spread of this infectious disease within their job sites. According to...
How is Employment Law Evolving During a Pandemic?
Circumstances are rapidly changing with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in regard to employment laws for employers. Rules and laws that once seemed unnecessary are being revisited and rewritten to address the changes in employment positions and workplace...
Employment Law & COVID-19- What Employers Can & Can’t Enforce
Employment environments have changed across the country due to the COVID-19 crisis. With these changes, employment law obligations have had to be adjusted. Situations are rapidly developing with the new responsibilities, so employers are advised to consult counsel if...
Coronavirus Pandemic And Your Rights As An Employer
As an employer, you have several obligations to your employees. With that being said, your company also has rights that protect it from financial loss or subsequent damage due to the negligent acts of others. If you expect to operate a successful business, you must...
Coronavirus Paid Leave: Who Qualifies Under The New Law
The federal government has issued emergency coronavirus relief under a new law to provide sick leave benefits to American employees at midsize and small businesses. This relief law is for those employees who have to take time off from their job to combat the spreading...
