As a small business owner in the skilled trade and service industries, facing a discrimination complaint can be distressing. These complaints can arise from various situations, such as unequal treatment in hiring practices, differences in promotion opportunities, or...
Employment Law – Employer
How to avoid claims of discrimination stemming from appraisals
With the end of the year in sight, many employers are preparing themselves to write performance appraisals. These evaluations can be quite valuable, providing constructive feedback to employees to give them guidance and help them build their skills in the year to...
How should employers approach drafting non-compete agreements?
Non-compete agreements can protect a company's interests, but employers must draft them carefully to ensure enforceability. Courts often scrutinize these agreements to determine if they are reasonable and fair. Here are some practices for employers when drafting...
Best practices to handle workplace discrimination investigations
When employees raise concerns about discrimination, employers in Florida should act with professionalism. Implementing proper investigations will help ensure compliance with employment law while fostering a respectful and fair workplace environment. Prompt action Take...
How to deal with an employee who tries to extort money
Employee extortion is a serious issue that can affect any business. As a small business owner in Florida, knowing how to handle this situation is crucial to protect your business and maintain a safe work environment. Recognize the signs of extortion An employee trying...
These termination justifications could spare you from a lawsuit
Terminating the employment of certain workers is part of running a business. Although it’s rarely a comfortable process, it’s necessary to protect your business interests and even other workers from inappropriate behavior. But when you let a worker go, there’s also...
Understanding employer ADA requirements
Businesses across the country must consider the needs of their workers, including those with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that businesses with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities....
What policies should be in an employee handbook?
An employee handbook is a document that outlines the expectations and guidelines for employees within an organization. It serves as a valuable resource for both employees and employers to ensure clarity on various workplace policies and procedures. When creating a...
Four ways to protect your business from age discrimination claims
While some workplace discrimination is intentional and should be immediately stopped, other forms are unintentional, such as when an implemented policy or practice disproportionately impacts a protected class of workers. This, of course, doesn’t make the...
Company practices to promote equality in the workplace
In Florida, employers need to make clear rules about equality in the workplace. These rules should specifically state that unfair treatment based on things like race, color, religion, sex, age or disability is not allowed. Regular training sessions can help...