One of your concerns as a Florida employer is likely how to protect yourself from legal liability when terminating employees. Although Florida is an at-will state, meaning you can terminate employees without a specific reason, you may still face legal claims from...
Employment discrimination is a frequent allegation lodged against Florida employers. People who believe they have been mistreated in the workplace have the right to try and hold their employer accountable and receive compensation. However, just because the allegation...
It’s hard to work in the restaurant industry. You have to be able to work quickly and accurately while maintaining a friendly face for customers and clearly communicating with front of the house and back of the house personnel. But your job can be made even more...
When you’re let go from your job, you may be able to negotiate a severance agreement. If successful in doing so, you could receive compensation and benefits that can provide significant financial stability while you figure out the next chapter of your life. But you...
A claim of workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation or wrongful termination can jeopardize your business’s reputation and it’s financial well-being. That’s why it’s imperative to implement strong policies, reporting procedures, investigations and...
The Trump administration recently announced that it would stop paying state and local agencies to investigate claims of "disparate impact" discrimination in the workplace. Although this doesn't necessarily mean the end of disparate impact discrimination law, the new...
Stalking claims in the workplace must be taken seriously and addressed with care. Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees while maintaining a professional and supportive environment. When stalking allegations surface, how leadership responds can...
Managing layoffs is already a delicate task, but when an employee is out on Family and Medical Leave Act leave, employers in Florida must tread especially carefully. While the FMLA grants job protection during approved leave, it does not fully shield employees from...
As a Florida business owner, terminating employees is inevitable. Terminating an employee, whether for a specific reason, or part of routine layoffs, should be handled professionally and responsibly. The proper handling of employee terminations has many benefits for...
Under Florida law, severance agreements are optional. Upon termination, an employer has an obligation to pay all compensation its employee earned less lawful deductions. However, they do not have to offer additional severance pay. Even though severance pay costs a...