As an employer, one of your most important duties is to look after those who work for you. A company with mutual respect between the employer and employees is a productive company. As with all legal relationships, the relationship between employer and employees...
Employment Law
Employer requirements for anti-harassment policies
Once you’ve established your company’s anti-harassment policies, you’ve taken a big step toward protecting your business from unnecessary lawsuits. Next, you have to take the second step and put those anti-harassment policies to effective use. Here are the key steps...
What is needed in a corporate anti-harassment policy?
Workplace harassment, which includes unwelcome conduct toward employees based on protected characteristics, is unlawful in Florida. Unfortunately, this type of behavior does take place. People can face harassment because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, age...
What are exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
As a business owner, one legal aspect that you have to get right is classifying your workers. For the most part, employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Nonetheless, there are some exceptions and certain...
Employer requirements for leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations
Employers always have to ensure compliance with state and federal laws related to reasonable accommodations. It’s important to note that work leave is also considered a form of reasonable accommodation. There are three key pieces of federal legislation that deal with...
Why does my business need an anti-harassment policy?
As an employer, you want to provide your staff with an atmosphere free from harassment. You understand that in a hostile work environment, morale and productivity decline. Unfortunately, not everyone completely understands what harassment is and sees nothing wrong...
What are my rights as a pregnant employee?
In 2023, the Pregnant Workers Act (PWFA) came into effect. This federal law was designed to coincide with state regulations and enhance the rights of pregnant workers. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination can occur and it can have a devastating effect on victims....
An employment lawyer can help prevent wage and hour disputes
As a business owner, you are responsible for overseeing several moving parts. You’ll have to ensure that the business remains profitable, that you clients are happy and that your employment policies are lawful. All of this is a daunting task to take on on your own,...
How non-compete agreements protect your business
Non-compete agreements have been a heavy topic of discussion in recent years, but they are still legal in Florida. A non-compete agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee with the condition that the employee does not work for rivals...
How to avoid legal issues with your employees
Being an employer comes with numerous responsibilities. Not only do you have to make sure that the business remains profitable, but you have to ensure that employees are safe, respected and content. Labor laws in Florida outline the legal obligations of both...