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Many people in the Fort Lauderdale area go into business with others who have similar dreams and ambitions. Oftentimes, business partners are trusted family members or long-time friends. In these circumstances, a South Florida entrepreneur may wonder whether she...
No business wants to spend resources to make someone a vital part of their organization, only to have that person use those resources and knowledge to leave and become a competitor. That is why noncompete agreements and clauses are appealing. However, before employers...
You would think that by 2020, people in Broward County understand what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace and will not commit it. However, this is not the case. Unwelcome sexual comments or actions, quid-pro-quo requests for sexual favors and other acts of...
A combination of federal laws, Florida laws and local laws guarantee that employees in Broward County get paid a minimum wage each hour and receive overtime pay after working the equivalent of 40 hours a week. However, employers do not have to pay minimum wage or...
Deciding on the best business form for a new business is an important foundation for whatever business endeavor the business owner is starting up. Different options are available and deciding which one to choose depends on understanding the impact of the different...
If you or a family member has suffered a serious illness or injury, you may need time off work to recover or help your loved one recover. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month...
Typically, the way Florida authorities learn that companies or company managers are breaking the law or taking advantage of others is when courageous employees come forward and report wrongdoing. Not surprisingly, many employees are afraid to do so because they fear...
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...
