In an article here on our blog earlier this year, we wrote about how important it is for every employer to outline a sexual harassment policy in their employee handbook and have an established protocol to follow to address sexual harassment complaints. There are also...
Does an at-will employee’s firing ever amount to wrongful termination?
When an employer fires an employee, it is not only an economic hardship at the moment, but it can also have long-term implications on their future prospects of finding employment. However, not all terminations are lawful -- even for at-will workers. If an employer...
What should employers know about tips?
Some jobs come with the expectation of tips. Servers, for example, often make a low wage and need to earn tips to meet the minimum wage. In Florida, tipped employees must make $5.63 per hour or more as their base pay. The state minimum wage of $8.65 per hour. The...
Do you know about the workplace protections Title VII affords crime victims?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) is a federal law enacted in 1964. It prohibits discrimination against both job applicants and employees for their belonging to protected classes including, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, creed, race,...
Could a hostile work environment be plaguing your company?
Has an employee (or several) complained about their treatment at work? Are they having problems with a co-worker or manager that is making it difficult for them to do their jobs? Has the word "toxic" been thrown around in reference to the workplace? You may have a...
Employment law awareness can help avoid employee disputes
As an employer, you need to stay abreast of the latest employment law changes. Rather than waiting until laws pass, it pays to keep an eye on current proposals. Whether they become law or not, they indicate strong feelings among some quarters. Taking early action can...
Employment law: Preventing legal problems is your best protection
If you own or operate a business here in the Fort Lauderdale region, you may already be familiar with the legal problems that can plague your operations. From employee allegations of employment discrimination or sexual harassment to wage and hour claims, workers have...
Why does your company need a policy about sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is no longer a confusing, esoteric term that people don't understand. It has become a commonplace concept in modern society. Everyone that you hire probably already knows that sexual harassment in the workplace violates their rights as a worker or...
Nondisclosure agreements could do more harm than good
Nondisclosure agreements have got a lot of bad press recently. Google has come up for considerable criticism after current and former employees revealed the restrictions it placed on them. However, as a business owner, you may feel nondisclosure agreements play an...
Women cannot climb their way above workplace sexual harassment
As women rise up the company ranks, they might hope that sexual harassment will become a thing of the past. However, evidence suggests that being promoted does not prevent male colleagues from targeting them. In fact, it could make it more likely. A recent survey by...
