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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
