The old adage “honesty matters” applies in litigation, including employment law. In particular, honesty, or the lack thereof, can have a profound impact on the likelihood of success of an employment matter. For employees/potential plaintiffs being honest commences...
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Is Florida an “At-Will” or “Right to Work” state?
As employment and labor law attorneys, we often hear confusion regarding these two concepts. It’s understandable, as they both relate to your rights as an employee in the state of Florida. The most common misconception is when an individual believes that the concepts...
Embracing Diversity in the Workplace without Being Discriminatory
Many of us have watched and thoroughly enjoyed the TV series, “The Office,” and chuckled at Michael Scott, the Dunder Mifflin office manager who seemingly violates every best managerial practice. One such illustration was the “Diversity Day” episode where, in an...
Aside From Preparing For An Interview, What Else Should You Prepare For?
Given the current state of unemployment, potential employees are excited to simply get called for an interview. They quickly prepare and become familiar with anything and everything that has to do with their potential future employer to assure they knock it out of the...
Disability Disclosure and Its Ramifications
In light of workplace tragedies, including the recent reports of the German airline pilot that crashed the plane and had a history of depression, there is a spotlight on the tenuous balance that both employees and employers face regarding privacy and workplace safety....
A Small Employer’s Guide to Hiring the Right Employee
At some point, most small businesses become small employers. But how does a small business, which has generally been run by one or two owners who have each spent time performing the roles of President, Customer Service Representative, Bookkeeper, and Handyman (or...
Latest Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage – What Does it Mean for the Business World?
By now, most people have heard about the latest ruling from the Supreme Court in the Obergefell v. Hodges case with regards to gay marriage in this country. If you haven’t, here it is in a nutshell: state bans on gay marriage are now unconstitutional. For more, the...
Celebrating Our Independence
How Abercrombie and Fitch Changed Religious Discrimination in the U.S.
In the highly publicized EEOC v Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., the Supreme Court of the United States made it clear that employers must be very careful when making hiring decisions that can potentially involve the need for a religious accommodation. In the...
Unemployment Benefits in Florida – How Long do They Last?
Once you have applied for unemployment benefits, you may have difficulty figuring out exactly how many weeks you are eligible to receive. According to Florida Statue § 443.111, the duration of benefits is directly tied to the State of Florida’s average unemployment...