Workplace sexual harassment has negative implications for everyone involved. The victims of sexual harassment often experience a chilling effect on their career trajectory because of the psychological impacts of the harassment or because of workplace retaliation....
Year: 2020
What to do as a victim of workplace sexual harassment
You could become a victim of workplace sexual harassment at any time. Should this happen, it is the steps that you take afterward that will keep you safe and protect your legal rights. Here are some of the most important steps to take as a victim of sexual harassment...
Why is it important to have a partnership agreement?
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...
Understand noncompete agreements before using them
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...
What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace?
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...
Misclassification can lead to lost wages
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...
Positives and negatives of common business forms
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...
Eligible employees may be entitled to 12 weeks of FMLA leave
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...
How Florida laws protect whistleblowers
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...
What is reasonable accommodation for religion?
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...