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The workplace needs to be safe, and not just from a physical standpoint. Employees need to be protected from discrimination and harassment that create a hostile work environment. Yet, all too often, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of management fail to take...
Sometimes it is in the best interests of employers in Florida to enter into an employment contract with new hires, rather than relying on “at-will” employment. However, an incomplete or vague employment contract can cause problems. The following are important clauses...
Often in business, success is tied to your ability to secure favorable business agreements. These arrangements are usually contractual in nature, thereby providing your business with the clarity and stability needed for it to function. Yet, there are instances when...
In this tough business climate, you need to do everything you can to help your business. This could mean offering unique goods and services, reducing prices, or offering top-notch customer service. In many instances, though, the only way to stay in business is to trim...
Do you trust your employer? Most people do, at least to a certain extent. Yet, the sad reality is many employers in southern Florida are looking out for their own interests rather than those of their employees. This means they sometimes take advantage of their...
In the age of the MeToo movement, many people think employers and workers would be on their best behavior to prevent wrongdoing. Instead, allegations of sexual harassment continue to surface. While some of these instances may be rogue bad actors in a place of...
Finding the right job can take a lot of time and effort. Although many positions result only in a job offer, others can come with a proposed employment contract. When this happens, you need to understand what is in the contract. You do not want to be taken advantage...
When prosecutors and politicians talk about taking a tough stance on crime, they are usually not talking about wage theft. But millions of U.S. workers across lose up to $16 billion in income each year, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The...
Employers in Florida often say that they value workers with years of experience and knowledge, actively seeking out experienced candidates to fill empty positions. Unfortunately, these employers seem to forget that decades of experience only comes with decades of...
There are times in life when needing to take time off of work to take care of oneself or one's family is a must. Thankfully, the Family Medical Leave Act is in place to allow for this. This week, this column will answer some common questions Florida residents may have...
