Unfortunately, many Florida employees experience hostility in the workplace, which is often damaging to their mental and physical health. In some cases, it can even lead to legal action. Thankfully, it's possible for you as an employer to prevent a hostile work...
When it comes to resolving partnership disputes, it's important for the partners to keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to find a solution that works for everyone involved. This may require some compromise on both sides. It can also be helpful to focus on the...
If you're a small business owner in Florida, there are some employment laws that you'll want to stay on top of. There's a total of 20 federal laws relating to how the employer-employee relationship works. This is how union rights and the use of polygraph tests are...
Most Florida businesses understand the distinctions between employees and independent contractors in terms of taxes, minimum wage laws and benefits. However, difficulties arise in classifying workers correctly. An employer may believe that a worker is an independent...
There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to running a business in Florida. One of the most important decisions you'll make is whom to hire and what type of employee they will be. There are two main types of employees: exempt and non-exempt. This...
Many Florida workers are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act. Recently, the Department of Labor updated the guidance on taking leave for mental health conditions. Employee eligibility for leave under the FMLA Federal employment law allows for leave under the...
If your Florida company stays in business long enough, it will likely be accused of a contract violation or some other type of civil impropriety. It's also possible that your company will be accused of money laundering, sexual harassment or other serious crimes that...
In Florida, as well as other states, arbitration is a way of resolving legal disputes without actually going to court. It is cheaper and often faster compared to a court case, so it can lead to a smoother and less expensive path to the end of the dispute. How...
Mediation is an important legal tool that can help people or companies avoid the time and money costs of litigation. It is a structured process of resolving disputes that can often be better than going to a full courtroom process. Why mediate In mediation, a neutral...
The State of Florida does not require employers to pay an employee holiday pay. Many employers do, however, use it as an attractive benefit to gain and retain employees. Typically, if it is a benefit, holiday pay will be paid differently for salaried employees than...
