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 you think of sexual harassment in the workplace, what’s the first image to come to mind? If you think of a young, female secretary being chased around the desk by an older male boss, you’re not alone. That’s the stereotypical image, because it pits someone with...
It’s common to hear the United States described as “the land of the free”. Essentially, this means that people of all backgrounds and creeds can live in peace and have equal opportunities. In theory, this sounds ideal. Unfortunately, this isn’t always how things work...
Having your employee sign a non-compete agreement helps protect your business. Especially when a worker has access to your trade secrets, you want to protect the information that gives your business a competitive edge. Having new or promoted staff members sign...
When your company starts hiring workers, you need to have a written employment contract for them to sign. Verbal employment contracts leave too much unsaid and could lead to major disputes in the future. The same is true of contracts that are not thorough enough. One...
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...
As a company that employs workers, you have to follow both state and federal law while also complying with the terms of the contract you execute with your staff members. Few issues can result in employment conflicts more quickly than the decision to terminate a...
Discrimination is an issue that continues to rear its ugly head. Even though state and federal laws work to prevent discrimination in the workplace, numerous instances of unfair treatment based on a protected characteristic take place every year. Often, it is up to...
The recent raise in Florida's minimum wage may be something you have looked forward to for years. Still just a little more than a dollar over the federal standard, every bit helps, especially since you rely on your paycheck to meet your financial obligations and buy...
Perhaps you wear a headscarf at work because of your religion. This has never been a problem in the three years you have been with the car dealership. You work with the public processing payments, but your new supervisor has other plans for you. He is reassigning you...