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...
Understanding age discrimination can help you prevent it
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” This proverb sums up some employers’ attitudes when refusing to invest in older workers. However, as humans, not dogs, there is no reason to apply this logic to your employees. It would be discriminatory if you did. Age...
Take steps to avoid wage or hour disputes
One of the biggest topics, when employees get together to gossip, is about wages and hours. If someone feels you are underpaying them, paying them late or not providing time off, you can be sure they will tell everyone about it. Wage or hour disputes can be incredibly...
The importance of a good employee handbook
Creating an employee handbook might not seem like a priority when you start a new business. However, it is not something you should put off too long. The more staff you take on, the more urgent it becomes. What should your employee handbook cover? Here are some of the...
