Culture fit often shapes hiring and termination decisions. Many workplaces rely on it to build a cohesive team and maintain a certain environment. However, it can create legal risk when employers do not define it in practical terms. What feels like a neutral judgment...
When an employee reports a legal violation, you have to take the raised issue seriously. But what happens when the same employee has not been performing well lately? Facing this situation can feel like walking on a legal tightrope. While you want to resolve problems...
Discrimination is a common source for dispute in Florida workplaces. This is true when people are looking for employment or are already employed. Frequently, this is looked at from the perspective of the employee. This has been a prevailing sentiment in recent years...
A violation of overtime laws can prove costly foe your business. If an employee sues you for violating state law, then you can be on the hook for a large judgment, and your business’s reputation may take a significant hit. That might leave you concerned, but there are...
As a small business owner, you invest heavily in your team. You provide training and access to client lists. The fear that a key employee could leave and open a competing business nearby is a major concern. For years, Florida courts could be unpredictable about...
As a Florida employer, you might sometimes need work done beyond scheduled hours. But no matter how tempting it can be, the short answer is no. Employers can’t require any form of off-the-clock work. Doing this creates major legal risks that could cost your business...
One of your concerns as a Florida employer is likely how to protect yourself from legal liability when terminating employees. Although Florida is an at-will state, meaning you can terminate employees without a specific reason, you may still face legal claims from...
A claim of workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation or wrongful termination can jeopardize your business’s reputation and it’s financial well-being. That’s why it’s imperative to implement strong policies, reporting procedures, investigations and...
Stalking claims in the workplace must be taken seriously and addressed with care. Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees while maintaining a professional and supportive environment. When stalking allegations surface, how leadership responds can...
Managing layoffs is already a delicate task, but when an employee is out on Family and Medical Leave Act leave, employers in Florida must tread especially carefully. While the FMLA grants job protection during approved leave, it does not fully shield employees from...