Florida is known for its very employer-friendly non-compete laws (also known as the restrictive covenant statute), but if you're an employer hoping to restrict workers from going to work for a competitor, you have to be very careful about any non-competes you attempt...
Can Off-Duty Bad Conduct Warrant Termination?
The division between personal and work life often becomes blurred, especially if the person in question functions as a very public representative of the company that he or she works for. For most people, though, it is still possible to keep personal lives separate...
New Florida Law Ensures Contractor Status For Drivers Beginning July 1
The dividing line between an employee and a contractor has been a controversial one for people involved in the gig economy, especially rideshare drivers. As of July 1, 2017, drivers in Florida will find their status finally solved. Governor Rick Scott announced on...
Requiring Employees to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in the U.S. May Result in a Liability
Employers in Florida have three days from the date of hire to verify a new employee's eligibility to legally work in the United States. This verification process falls under rules and guidelines that are provided by the United States immigration and citizenship laws...
The Actual Workplace Implications of the President’s Immigration Executive Order
President Trump is known for being controversial and his latest executive order is one of most controversial acts as of yet. Signed on January 27, the executive order is titled "Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States by Foreign Nations" and...
Pre-Employment Tests and Background Checks
Frequently, employers have questions concerning the legal process behind employment tests and background checks. When making decisions about employees, many employers want to thoroughly screen the applicants to be sure they are getting only the most qualified and...
When is an employment contract a good idea? – II
In our last post, our blog began discussing how the conclusion of the hiring process can be an exciting time for you, the employer, as it frees you to focus on more pressing matters and, more significantly, start capitalizing on the strengths of your latest hire. We...
When is an employment contract a good idea?
It can prove to be a great relief when the hiring process draws to a close. That's because you, the employer, will no longer have to deal with corporate recruiters, piles of resumes, rounds of interviews and prolonged discussions about who would be the best fit in...
