Dress codes are sometimes controversial because employees don’t want to be told what they can and cannot wear at work. However, they’re also very common. Many businesses will use a simple dress code, like telling employees to wear business-casual outfits: Slacks,...
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Does needing to earn tips make sexual harassment more likely?
Most employees do not earn tips. Their income is based solely on what their employer pays them. However, those working in the service industry often rely on tips to top up their hourly wage and make enough to live. While some people can do incredibly well out of tips,...
When does a serious health condition qualify for FMLA leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects someone's employment if they need to take time away from their job under specific circumstances. Under the FMLA, employees in certain qualifying situations can ask for an unpaid leave of absence from work. The average...
What is quid pro quo workplace sexual harassment?
Quid pro quo sexual harassment happens when someone in a position of power in a workplace asks for sexual favors in exchange for something like a promotion, raise or job security. This form of workplace harassment can create a hostile work environment and affect your...
The FTC could vote on a non-compete agreement ban this April
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) helps guide and enforce federal business policy. The FTC must balance the needs of organizations with the needs of the public, including employees. Occasionally, the FTC decides to make changes that have major implications for how...
How can you report workplace discrimination?
Discrimination still occurs in many workplaces across the country. It can take all kinds of forms, from those that occur through ignorance to those people carry out with full malicious intent. What is clear is that employers have a duty to protect against it, and...
Is it legal for Florida employers to round someone’s time worked?
Workers compensated on a salary basis generally receive the same pay regardless of how much they work. Hourly workers, on the other hand, may have drastically different checks from week to week depending on how many hours they put in on the job. It is therefore very...
How should harassment and discrimination complaints be handled?
Reports of harassment or discrimination must be handled seriously by the company. It often takes a lot of thought for employees to make these complaints because they may worry about how it will impact their work environment and if their complaints will be believed. ...
Can teasing be considered sexual harassment at work?
The law doesn't prohibit simple teasing or offhand comments in the office. People making funny comments about minor issues may not be considered harmful. But in some instances, teasing can constitute sexual harassment. Here is what to know about this matter: When it...
Boilerplate employment contracts: An employer’s friend or foe?
Boilerplate employment contracts, pre-written agreements used by many Florida employers, seem like a convenient time-saver. After all, who wants to spend hours crafting individual contracts for every new hire? But while boilerplates can provide a veneer of efficiency,...