Employees should be able to work without having to worry about being sexually harassed. When an employee makes a complaint about being sexually harassed, the employee should know that it will be handled appropriately. One of the best ways that you can give your...
The importance of a sound employment contract
We may not realize it, but contracts are at the center of many of our daily activities. For instance, going into a store and purchasing an item is a legal contract. Contracts are also at the heart of employment activities and it is important for both employers and...
Why it’s helpful to have a reason to fire an employee
Technically, you don't need to have a reason to fire an employee from your business. This is a right that you're given under at-will employment laws. If there are no other contracts or regulations in place, you can simply let someone go for no reason or for almost any...
An employers’ guide to dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace
Every employee deserves a safe and conducive workplace. Unfortunately, one of the challenges many employees have to deal with at some point in their careers is sexual harassment. Every employer has the responsibility to create and maintain a workplace that is devoid...
How can you remove an employee without a comeback?
“Happy Thanksgiving and don’t bother coming back” is not the way to let an employee go. Instead of worrying about how to carve the turkey, they will spend the holiday worrying if they can afford a turkey at all. Timing is crucial when you need to sever someone’s...
Why might an employee accuse you of unfair dismissal?
When you hire workers and try to treat them fairly, it can come as a shock to find yourself at the end of a complaint or lawsuit. Employee lawsuits are common, yet many could easily be avoided. There are two things to remember when dealing with employees. First, you...
How do you know you are being underpaid at work?
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...
