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...
How to Minimize Liability With Employee Handbooks
One of the fastest-growing areas of litigation is employment-related claims. Lawsuits for sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and disability discrimination are becoming commonplace for businesses, of all sizes. While a well-crafted employee handbook that’s...
Common Non-Compete Agreement Mistakes Made by Employers
If you've grown your business and created a competitive formula to make your company competitive, you may have concerns that your former employees will start their own business using the methods you've developed. To avoid this worry, you can have your employees sign...
Racial Discrimination in the Hiring Process
It is unlawful to practice any type of racial bias in the workplace. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act was put into law that prohibits employers from using racial discrimination in the hiring process. If you want to ensure your company avoids racial discrimination during...
Employment Discrimination in the Workplace
Employment discrimination happens in a number of ways, including if an employee is mistreated, or treated unequally, because of, among other protected classifications, their religion, national origin, age, race, disability, or gender. If an employee is mistreated for...
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...
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...
