Taking time off work is essential to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It allows employees to rest and return to work with renewed energy and focus. Accordingly, employees must know what leaves they are entitled to, both under the law and their company policy....
In Florida, employers need to make clear rules about equality in the workplace. These rules should specifically state that unfair treatment based on things like race, color, religion, sex, age or disability is not allowed. Regular training sessions can help...
There’s no doubt that sexual harassment and discrimination continue to pervade American workplaces. Yet, as an employer, you need to be prepared to protect yourself from false allegations. After all, such accusations can tarnish your business’s reputation and put you...
At-will employment, a common term in the area of labor, is an important concept for both employees and employers. It refers to the employment relationship where an employer can terminate an employee for any reason that is not illegal. Conversely, employees are free to...
At work, discrimination can happen for different reasons. Aside from racial, sexual and disability discrimination, some employees experience age discrimination. This form of discrimination occurs when people receive unfair or different treatment due to their age....
The Chamber of Commerce reports that 21.9% of small businesses fail in their first year of operation, many due to financial issues. Proper payroll management is important if you want your small business to avoid financial troubles. Understanding how to manage payroll...
Overtime pay is a fundamental labor protection that ensures fair compensation for additional time at work. However, sometimes employers attempt to evade paying overtime. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, employers in 2019 owed workers nearly $100...
Employers in an at-will employment state like Florida know they can legally terminate an employee anytime and for no reason at all. Employees have the same right to leave their employment at will. However, federal and state laws safeguard employee's rights against...
Even though there has been an increase in awareness campaigns focused on curtailing workplace discrimination, they haven’t been effective as many hoped. In fact, every day workers are subjected to discriminatory behavior that makes them uncomfortable and fearful in...
The provisions of severance agreements are usually drafted to protect employers. While some contract terms might not violate employee rights, other provisions may place an employee in a disadvantaged position. Understandably, not all employees are adept at reading and...