As a restaurant worker, you have a tough job. You’re on your feet for hours on end juggling multiple duties and dealing with customers who have high expectations. The pay can be low, and the hours can be long, meaning that you might feel like you have to grind every...
Employment Law – Employee
What does retaliation in the workplace look like?
Employees who speak up against unfair treatment or harassment on the job should receive support, not punishment. Unfortunately, some companies choose to ignore reports or, even worse, penalize the employee. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Onboarding takeaways every employee must get
Starting at a new company is exciting and empowering. Beginning a new chapter in your life will bring motivation and fresh perspective, whether or not it is your first job. It can get your adrenaline rushing and your optimism high. Now that you are hired, it is time...
4 reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees
Pregnancy can affect the body in many ways, from hormonal changes and joint pain to constant body aches. United States federal laws provide pregnant women with similar protections to disabled persons. These protections also apply to pregnancy-related conditions, such...
The importance of complying with overtime laws
Most employers are looking out for the financial interests of their business. So, they generally want to pay workers exactly what the worker earned, no more, no less. Still, it is important that employers appropriately compensate workers who work overtime to remain in...
Common mistakes in classifying employees under the FLSA
Most employees and employers in Florida understand that the Fair Labor Standards Act and regulations promulgated by the Department of Labor govern the circumstances under which employees are entitled to receive the federal minimum wage and mandatory overtime...
FTC proposes banning noncompete agreements, but not all agree
It is common for employers in Florida to require employees to sign a noncompete agreement either while employed or upon leaving the company. Recently, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule that could change this practice. The FTC’s proposal The...
A closer look at retaliation
Most Florida workers know that certain types of discrimination in the workplace are prohibited under state and federal law, but most of them know that unlawful discrimination still happens all too often. News reports often detail allegations of discrimination on the...
What should you know about severance agreements?
Most employees in Florida will not have the benefit of being offered a severance agreement when they face involuntary termination from employment. With Florida following the “at will” basis of employment law, employees in the state – for the most part – can be...
Can employers treat employees based on seniority and merit?
Employment disputes and complaints in Florida have become increasingly problematic for employers in recent years. While this is generally seen from the perspective of aggrieved employees who claim their rights were violated, it is important to remember that employers...