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...
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...
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...
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...
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides protections for people who have disabilities in the workplace. One of its key provisions requires employers to provide a "reasonable accommodation" to disabled workers when possible. If the employer can get around the...
In Florida, employment disputes can be problematic in myriad ways. For employees who faced some level of unjustified sanction for any reason, they must understand their rights to be compensated financially and professionally. In many instances, they were not...
Both employees and employers owe each other certain duties. As an employee in Florida, you have a responsibility to show up to work on time and complete the work assigned to you, while your employer has an obligation to ensure and promote a safe workplace free from...
Learning that your employer may have engaged in unlawful activities is distressing. While you may feel the morally right thing to do is to report such misconduct to the appropriate agency, you may fear you might lose your job if your employer found out you “tattled.”...
In the United States, there is an ongoing problem with employees feeling that they are not being treated fairly when it comes to wages, benefits and being treated as human beings with dignity. It is a story that unfortunately continues to emerge and at some point in...
Florida has certain wage laws that employers must adhere to and employees should be aware of. There are times when discriminatory behavior and wage law violations intersect. In recent years, people have been discriminated against for a variety of reasons including...