Few things are more frustrating than giving your best at work and not getting paid for it. Similarly, getting paid less than you ought for your work can be devastating. After all, everyone deserves fair compensation for their time and skills. Whether you have been in...
Traps to avoid in your Florida employment contracts
An employment agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee. In its most basic form, the contract should cover the conditions and terms of employment. When well-planned and drafted, employment contracts should also offer value to...
Why employers need to address microaggressions
Many employers hear the term “microaggressions” and think that they’re just trivial slights that employees take too seriously. Indeed, microaggressions don’t include things like vicious racial or homophobic slurs and not being considered for a job because of your...
How should you respond to an employee’s harassment claim?
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...
