People who believe they have been mistreated by a Florida company, large or small, must be aware of their rights. Despite greater attention being paid to worker rights, discriminatory behavior still goes on. In a recent legal filing, a woman who had worked at a Disney...
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...
Most employees and employers in Florida understand that the Fair Labor Standards Act and regulations promulgated by the Department of Labor govern the circumstances under which employees are entitled to receive the federal minimum wage and mandatory overtime...
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...
Allegations of disability discrimination can pose a significant threat to your business. It can lead to financial penalties that can rock your bottom line and your stability, and it can negatively impact the good will that you’ve worked hard to build with your...
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...
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...
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...