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...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that introduced regulations in healthcare regarding patient privacy and individuals' medical records. Its many provisions include stringent codes on the transfer of electronic...
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...
