Employment Litigation

Whether you’re starting a business or simply reviewing and amending your employee contracts, you may want to consider adding a “morals clause.” They were once largely reserved for actors and athletes whose public words and behavior could have a significant financial...

Most jobs in Florida operate on an at-will basis, meaning employers and workers are free to end a relationship at any time for any legitimate reason. However, that does not mean your employer can terminate your employment for reasons that are prohibited by law. You...

Working from home has many benefits for your business and your employers. You may save money when you don’t need to rent an office space when a majority of your employees work online. Your employees may also work faster and more efficiently when they are in the...

Running a business isn’t always easy. Employers may try to cut corners or make financial decisions with the hope that it will help them later but it may only end up hurting them. For instance, a small mistake could end up violating employees’ rights to fair pay. You...

Running a company involves constantly monitoring several moving parts. You’ll have to deal with clients, colleagues and employees on a daily basis. While you carefully vet every prospective employee and have recruited a talented team, it’s almost inevitable that...

Most occupations require employees to interact with their employers’ clients regularly. And while most clients are generally respectful, some are not. If a client’s unruly behavior amounts to sexual harassment, you deserve justice. But can you hold your employer...

When you sign an employment contract, you expect to make your best contribution. You do not expect to be fired or laid off unexpectedly. But even if it does happen, you'd expect a satisfactory reason. However, it’s not uncommon to find yourself questioning whether...

A tip pool is an arrangement where tips are combined and then redistributed. This can sometimes be helpful in a business if the owner wants all of the waitstaff to be able to help people at any table, at any time. They are focusing on the convenience of their guests....

As an employer, you understand that occupational discrimination complaints can threaten you and your company. Even if unwarranted, discrimination claims may impact your business. For example, they could distract other workers or cause some to quit. What you do in the...

As a business owner, you would certainly like to get two weeks’ notice from an employee who is going to leave the company. This can give you time to find someone to replace them, and it makes the transition go a bit more smoothly. In fact, many business owners...