Up-and-coming companies obviously want to succeed, and many look to super-successful companies like Uber for advice. However, in the case of Uber, the company has made a number of missteps over the past few years that serve as lessons to other employers. While Uber...
Lawmakers Turn Down The Florida Competitive Workforce Act
Spurred by the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando that took the lives of 49 people last year, LGBTQ activists have revived efforts to pass a civil rights workforce protection act for gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual workers. Despite co-sponsorships and...
What Employers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation
Employers know that they must purchase insurance that will provide benefits to anyone under their employment that suffers a work related injury. This law provides protection for both parties; employers don't have to worry about being sued by an employee, and employees...
Actively avoid litigation by updating an employee handbook
Though most employees don't realize it, employee handbooks may be the cornerstone of an employer-employee relationship in many job fields. Not only do they outline an employer's expectations for employee conduct, they also notify employees about what they will be held...
Proposed Legislation on Employer EEO-1 Forms:
Race and Gender Equality in Hollywood, California has been at the forefront of swirling media headlines, as we are midway through Hollywood's biggest awards season. Allegations regarding the lack of diversity and the gender wage gap in the film industry are not only...
Driving On The Clock:
A recent undercover investigative report documented a popular food's chain's speedy delivery promise to their consumers-boasting of their ability to provide their customers with an unbelievably quick delivery service. The undercover report details how several delivery...
New Hire Paperwork: Ensuring Compliance and Consistency
Employers regardless of their size or industry are all required to provide new employees (part-time, full-time, seasonal or otherwise) with New Hire Paperwork that complies with state and federal laws. Aside from the typical tax forms prepared to bring a new employee...
