The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets workplace safety standards to protect employees from hazards. Employers must follow these regulations to ensure a safe working environment. Employees have the right to report unsafe conditions without fear...
Florida is an at-will employment state. But what exactly does that mean? If you are a Florida worker, it is important to understand at-will employment and how it could affect your situation. At-will employment means that an employer or employee can terminate their...
In Florida, it is not uncommon for employers to face situations where customers leave without paying their bills, especially in industries like restaurants or retail. Many workers wonder if their employer can hold them responsible for covering the loss. Knowing your...
With remote work becoming more common, questions about monitoring have started to arise. Many employees wonder what their rights look like when working from home, and employers want to know how much oversight they can have. In Florida, understanding the state’s...
Facing a job loss can be stressful, and receiving a severance agreement adds another layer of complexity. It's crucial to understand that you have the option to negotiate your severance agreement before signing it. This step can ensure that you receive fair...
In Florida, employment disputes can come about over a range of issues. One that might not get the same amount of attention as other employer-employee disagreements is how the worker is classified. Allegations of employee misclassification might not get the same amount...
Whistleblowers, those who expose misconduct within organizations, often find themselves grappling with difficult decisions. Ethical obligations compel individuals to speak out against wrongdoing, even when it means facing personal risk. Ethical obligations...
If you’re age 40 or older, then you have specific workplace protections shielding you from age discrimination. This means that your employer can’t make decisions about job assignment, promotion, demotion, pay, and termination based on your age. Yet, employers engage...
Your employment classification matters more than you might realize. It directly impacts your rights as an employee. You work hard for your earnings and deserve every benefit entitled to you by law. Accurate employment classification is the key to unlocking those...
As an employee, you should carefully review your contracts before signing them to ensure that their provisions are fair to you and are in accordance with employment laws. This also applies even when you are already performing your tasks in the role. If some terms do...