Employees have the right to a safe work environment. This means that they can’t be treated as insignificant and treated poorly by their employers and managers. There are some actions that employers may do that would create a dangerous workplace or take advantage of...
2 signs your employer is misclassifying you
If you are rendering your services to an organization, you are basically an employee or an independent contractor. How your employer classifies you is important because it determines what benefits and protection you are entitled to receive (and what you are not). ...
What to do when an employee reports discrimination
Discrimination reports in the workplace can be reported at any stage of employment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prohibits workplace discrimination. Thus, employee need to be protected from unfair treatment. Here is what to do when an...
Do your employees have to give two weeks’ notice?
It is standard practice in most industries for an employee who is quitting to give two weeks’ notice before they leave. As a business owner, this gives you time to find a replacement. You may also decide to simply shift your workforce around to absorb the loss of that...
Are young workers protected from age discrimination?
When many people talk about age discrimination, they are really referring to discrimination against older workers. For example, maybe someone who is in their 50s keeps trying to get an office job but is never really considered because only recent college graduates are...
Can you make employees use a tip pool?
As a business owner, you decide that you would like your waitstaff to use a tip pool. Maybe you’ve had some complaints from customers that the service simply isn’t fast enough. If you allow all of your waitstaff to use a tip pool, then they don’t have to be bound to...
How to prevent harassment, as an employer
As an employer, you have a duty to ensure your employees are free of danger – after all, employees have the right to a safe workplace. When a fire rises at your business, metaphorically speaking, you should be there to put it out. In other words, an issue your...
Why do non-compete agreements need limits?
When you hire new employees, you may request that they sign a non-compete agreement. The purpose of these documents is to help protect your company. The purpose of a non-compete agreement is to get the employee to agree that they will not leave your business and go...
What is quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is traumatic, and the effects may be worse when committed in the work environment. In addition to resulting in physical and emotional issues, it may affect your career for a long time, leading to financial problems. It is unlawful to make unwanted...
What Florida employees need to know about “English only” rules
National origin is among the protected classes under both Florida state law and federal law when it comes to employment. That means Florida employers are prohibited from discriminating against an applicant or employee based on where they were born or the nationality...
