The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency tasked with enforcing anti-discrimination laws, made history when it filed one of the first ever sexual orientation discrimination lawsuits back in March. The lawsuit in question was filed on behalf...
First of all, what is the law dictating the allowance of medical and family leave? The Family and Medical Leave Act was put into place in 1993 to help balance the demands of the workplace and the family or medical needs of employees. An employee is entitled to 12...
Ask owners of any thriving business and they will tell you that the old saying really is true: they are only as successful as their employees. Indeed, this reality leads every business owner, regardless of their field, to strive to fill his/her ranks with the best...
One of Florida's leading industries, hospitality, is also one of the most frequently preyed upon groups of workers statewide. Many employers starting in the industry assume that things are legal the way that they are, or that they are simply the industry standard. The...
Last time, our blog began discussing how Florida employers seeking to establish qualifying drug-free workplace programs -- and enjoy the reduced work comp premiums that come from such a step -- are afforded considerable authority when it comes to the drug testing of...
Whether you have a drug-testing policy in place yet or not, you should firstly know that the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance claims that small businesses actually bear the greatest burden when it comes to substance users. So if you're just now establishing these...
Given the constant and growing dialogue both here in Florida and across the nation about the legalization of marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes, it's only natural that questions might arise as to what impact, if any, these conversations -- and even some...
In a previous post, we began discussing how employers must always be mindful of minimizing their legal exposure given that litigation -- particularly when brought by employees -- can be costly, disruptive and altogether harmful to morale. In recognition of this...
In our last post, our blog began discussing how the conclusion of the hiring process can be an exciting time for you, the employer, as it frees you to focus on more pressing matters and, more significantly, start capitalizing on the strengths of your latest hire. We...
It can prove to be a great relief when the hiring process draws to a close. That's because you, the employer, will no longer have to deal with corporate recruiters, piles of resumes, rounds of interviews and prolonged discussions about who would be the best fit in...
