The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to correctly classify their workers according to the criteria set by the law. After the employer sorts out the classification, it will specify in the employment contract which type a worker falls under. However,...
During economic downturns that we see periodically in the United States, it sometimes, becomes a necessity for employers to lay off their most important assets, their employees. However, since these events are rarely planned, occasionally, some of these laid off...
No employer in Florida relishes the idea of having to lay off a significant portion of their workforce. Still, sometimes mass layoffs are necessary to keep the business afloat during a financially difficult time. And, unfortunately, sometimes mass layoffs occur...
Roofing companies, electricians, and other small to mid-sized contractors in the Orlando area deal with the same employment law issues as do other companies, to some extent After all, the same federal laws and Florida laws apply to these businesses with variation only...
Many employers around the world are committed to following all state and federal wage and hour laws to ensure their hardworking employees receive what they are owed for the work they do. Sometimes, however, even the most well-intentioned employer may end up violating...
People in Florida may leave their job if they get a better offer elsewhere or if they want their career to move in a different direction. Employers recognize that sometimes they will lose a good employee. If so, they may want their employee to sign a noncompete...
There’s a strong likelihood that some point in time your business is going to be accused of discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination. In these circumstances, you’re going to have to be prepared to aggressively defend yourself. But before you get to that...
The United States has many workers who are from other countries. There is a great need for workers in many different industries, and the farming industry in particular routinely uses migrant workers to help make those farms successful. The question is how are those...
By: Paul Sutherland Recently we have seen an uptick in the amount of questions that are being asked surrounding the training of employees. The typical question that is asked of us is whether or not the employer is required to pay the employee for attending a training....
Central Florida is currently in the middle of an economic boom. Housing prices are rising, the area is improving and expanding infrastructure, new businesses are opening, employment is up. It is a great moment in our economic history. However, as good as the economy...