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...
Employment Law – Employee
Negotiating severance in Florida: What to do before you sign
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...
Misclassification: Recognizing an employer-employee relationship
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...
Balancing ethical obligation and personal risk for whistleblowers
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...
Five ways to prove you’ve been subjected to age discrimination
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...
Why should employees verify their employment classification?
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...
When can you negotiate your employment contract?
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...
A guide to rights of employees with mental health conditions
Understanding your rights as an employee with a mental health condition is crucial to protecting you from unfair and discriminatory practices, establishing a safe working environment and promoting your overall well-being. Some of these rights include the following:...
What you should know about holiday leaves as a private employee
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....
What should you know about at-will employment laws?
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...