Employers in an at-will state like Florida should be able to fire an underperforming employee anytime they want. Employees who exhibit poor work performance and inappropriate workplace conduct can adversely affect a business's success and growth. The problem is when...
Nowadays, more companies are taking advantage of the benefits of mediation as a method to settle employment issues. Employers can resolve employment conflicts with more control and less time and costs than if they were to face the issues in court. Additionally, this...
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,...
Employment law governs the relationship between an employer and their employees. It covers a broad range of topics, including workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, employee safety, workers’ compensation, wage concerns and overtime issues. The...
When two or more people come together to form a business, there are bound to be disagreements. This is especially true in the franchising world, where the interests of the franchisee and the franchisor can sometimes be at odds. In order to avoid costly and...
Commercial disputes can cost Florida business owners significant financial losses if they go to trial. Using alternative dispute resolution tactics to keep the conflict out of the courtroom may greatly reduce the financial cost. Business owners often choose mediation...
