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...
Year: 2020
Does a verbal agreement constitute a contract?
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...
Consider these factors when classifying workers
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...
If you have unpaid overtime, document everything
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...
McDonald’s accused of systemic sexual harassment
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...
Seven “must haves” in your employment contract
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...
American workers lose billions each year to wage theft
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...
Age workplace discrimination isn’t going anywhere
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...
FMLA Q&A
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...
Former Bank of America employee files wrongful termination suit
The environment in a workplace can profoundly affect Florida employees, and not always for the better. One former Bank of America employee claims this was the situation she faced when the company started pushing aggressive sales tactics. She has since filed a wrongful...