Now that life is becoming more relaxed and returning to a sense of normalcy, workers across the state of Florida are eager to seek new employment opportunities. With any new job there usually comes an employment contract. You can learn a lot about a company in these...
Year: 2021
Rude behavior and disrespect may actually be workplace harassment
Most people are on their best behavior when they’re at work. They usually don’t say rude things to others, even when provoked, because these are people whom they have to work with every day. Still, some people are rude. They say mean things or are disrespectful to...
How do you show that a firing was racially motivated?
You get fired from your job, where you’d worked for five years. You believe that the firing was because of racial prejudice from your employer. Naturally, though, your employer denies this. They provide other reasons for the firing. How do you prove that they’re not...
Should you offer key employees company phones?
You’re starting your own business, and one of the points you want to note in the contract is the use of company property. Everything from a company truck to an expense account credit card should be included, but there is one sticking point of which you’re unsure...
Avoid these 3 mistakes in your new business
Starting a business is one of the most rewarding things you may ever experience, especially when your endeavor is successful. However, it takes careful thought to build, open and grow a new business. Fortunately, this is a good time to consider starting a new...
You’re about to be fired: Here’s how to handle it
Getting fired is one of the worst experiences you may face during your adult years. It’s humiliating and -- if you’re being wrongfully terminated -- infuriating. What you do next could have great bearing on your future, especially if you decide to pursue a wrongful...
What kinds of documentation can help you prove your discrimination claim?
As an employee of any company, you have the right to work in a workplace free of discrimination. You should not be discriminated against for your age, color, heritage or other protected factors. If you are, then you may have a case against your employer. Many people...
Can you monitor an employee’s computer use?
Many of your employees likely spend almost all day on the Internet or at least using their computers. In the name of both security and productivity, you would like to install software that allows you to monitor what they are doing at all times. However, some of your...
Your employer can’t put you on “probation” for overtime
You get a new job, and everything seems to be going well. You even pick up some extra hours your first week, and everyone seems thrilled that you were willing to go above and beyond. You’re just excited to earn even more than you expected. Then you get your check, and...
Ageism, sexism pose a double hazard for experienced women in the workplace
Workplace discrimination is illegal in all its forms, whether that discrimination is based on race, gender, age, disability, national origin or numerous other reasons. Workers deserve fair treatment, regardless of the personal factors that they cannot change. ...