Protecting trade secrets has been a key priority of Florida corporations for a considerable period of time. One way that businesses have been able to do this is through non-compete agreements. Often, these contractual instruments were reserved for specialized...
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Overtime pay and wage theft: What employees need to know
Wage theft is a big problem in America. According to studies, roughly 17% of low-income workers are victims of wage theft at any given time -- and they lose roughly $3,300 per year of income. The vast majority of employers carefully pay their employees whatever they...
Can you fire someone for their political beliefs?
Political beliefs are important to Americans, and many do not keep these beliefs a secret. They are more than willing to talk and debate with others about what they support or what they are against. Some of this may take place at work. As an employer, you may discover...
Why are written harassment policies so important to businesses?
When your company starts hiring workers, you need to have a written employment contract for them to sign. Verbal employment contracts leave too much unsaid and could lead to major disputes in the future. The same is true of contracts that are not thorough enough. One...
Can my employer eliminate my job while I’m on FMLA leave?
When you go on leave from your job and are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may think that you are completely protected against losing your job. Unfortunately, that isn’t the entire truth. While you may be able to return to your job if it still...
Facing harassment at work? Why keeping a record is important
Workplace harassment is a harsh reality to millions of Americans. Some people choose to sweep things under the rug, while others look for alternative jobs or ignore their state of affairs. However, it is crucial to safeguard your legal rights and protect yourself...
Was your teen a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is bad enough when you’re an adult. However, teens too often face it at some of their earliest jobs. Teens can be particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment and even assault by managers or other employees. They’re often in...
The legal difference between exempt and non-exempt workers
Many workers are subjected to unfair employment practices without realizing it. One way is through hourly employment. Employers may pay employees like salary workers when they should be paid hourly. What does that mean? Generally, workers are paid in one of two ways:...
Can you negotiate your employment contract and pay?
Any time you’re applying to work for a new employer or are looking forward to a promotion with your current employer, you should realize that you’ll be given a job offer with a set of terms. In the offer package, you’ll get more information on your benefits, the...
Can your employer tell you what to wear?
If you are unhappy with your company’s dress code, you might wonder where the law stands on the issue. With more progress being made on equal rights, you might assume your employer can no longer tell you what you can and cannot wear. It may surprise you to learn,...