Non-compete agreements offer a way for a company to protect itself, but it is not uncommon for former employees to breach these agreements. Recognizing the signs of a breach is necessary for businesses to take appropriate action. 1. Similar business activities When a...
In the business world, parting ways with employees can be a challenging task. To ensure a smooth transition and minimize the risk of legal complications, businesses must carefully draft severance packages. 1. Clarity in documentation Begin by outlining the terms and...
An employee handbook can be a powerful and valuable reference tool for employers. It can allow employers to effectively communicate the company’s guidelines, rules and procedures to the employees. It can clearly define the employer-employee relationship and the extent...
With lots of instability in the markets and the economy, many companies strive to stay afloat while protecting their bottom line. Unfortunately, this results in many layoffs and reduction in force (RIFs) actions. However, implementing a layoff or a RIF carries legal...
Mediation is an effective way to solve employment disputes without going to court and it is normally a straightforward process, which works by bringing in a neutral third party to help the parties in conflict communicate and understand each other. However,...
Most Florida employers understand they need established guidelines to direct their workers and protect the company. It is easy to create a list of rules and regulations but less easy to determine the appropriate manner of discipline when an employee breaks the rules....
Many Florida employers are required to offer their employees leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This is a federal law that allows workers to take unpaid time off to tend to their own serious health condition or care for a family member with a serious...
As a business owner in Florida, one of your chief responsibilities involves providing FMLA benefits to your employees. Even though the federal government enacted FMLA legislation 30 years ago, some business owners continue to struggle with following those laws. If you...
Employers who hire 50 or more people and those who hire educators or government workers must carefully follow the Family and Medical Leave Act or face costly consequences. Employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave and a year of having their job...
It’s natural to think that having a job in Florida should automatically mean getting a paycheck. The fact is that this isn’t always true. Some employers unfairly neglect to pay their employees, which might make it necessary to take legal action. Laws employers must...
