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...
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...
There’s no doubt that sexual harassment and discrimination continue to pervade American workplaces. Yet, as an employer, you need to be prepared to protect yourself from false allegations. After all, such accusations can tarnish your business’s reputation and put you...
The Chamber of Commerce reports that 21.9% of small businesses fail in their first year of operation, many due to financial issues. Proper payroll management is important if you want your small business to avoid financial troubles. Understanding how to manage payroll...
Employers in an at-will employment state like Florida know they can legally terminate an employee anytime and for no reason at all. Employees have the same right to leave their employment at will. However, federal and state laws safeguard employee's rights against...
In our progressive day and age, there is an increasing number of female CEOs and bosses in the workforce. Women are no longer afraid to take charge. But that does not mean they receive the same treatment as male bosses. Although there is nothing wrong with women in...
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...