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...
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...
For businesses operating in Florida, familiarity with commercial codes is essential knowledge. These are a set of laws and rules that govern business transactions and other elements of operations, like contracting. They apply to businesses in all 50 states. The...
If an employee has been mistreated by a direct supervisor or other members of management, there may be grounds for a lawsuit. However, prior to filing a lawsuit, it may be worthwhile for parties to engage in mediation in an effort to resolve the issues. Doing so may...
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...
As long as more than one person is involved, be it business, family, or friends, disputes are bound to happen. The key is how to resolve them in a way that is fair for all parties and keeps the relationships intact. That's where mediation in Florida comes in....
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...
Youth mental health in Florida and around the country is a matter of increasing concern. As a way to help parents and youth address ongoing mental health concerns, the U.S. Congress has begun to work on drafting legislation to help more people access the mental health...
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...
