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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...
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...
Succeeding in today’s workplace is challenging enough without having to worry about discrimination based on race, sex, religion, ethnicity or another protected class. Unfortunately, illegal discrimination is not exactly rare in the Sunshine State. Nevertheless, your...
An employee's pay plays a strong part in determining the quality of life that the employee is able to sustain. As such, it can be quite beneficial for employees to stay abreast of current laws. The Department of Labor is looking to make changes to the...
Most people desire to work and support themselves. However, some obstacles make it difficult for certain parties to secure and maintain quality employment. Thankfully, there are programs and laws in place to promote fair employment for all. In particular,...
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Everyone speaks a bit differently. Whether you come from the Deep South, the Bronx, middle America, a foreign country or somewhere else, you probably have some sort of accent. While the way you speak is likely an integral part of your identity, an accent may hold you...
