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Whether you are preparing to hire your first employee in a new business or add to an already built out team of staff, you know that there may well be situations in which you need to share sensitive company information with your employees in order to empower them to do...
While forming your business in Florida, have you thought about the employees you would like to hire? Knowing how to structure employment contracts better ensures you have the workforce you desire, and that you cover all your legal bases. Chron breaks down how to...
If this is your first time setting up a business in Florida, you may stumble with employee wages and salary. While some services handle all payroll tasks, it is a good idea for you to familiarize yourself with federal labor standards. To get started, see which...
Florida workers deserve to have a work environment free of harassment and fear. Unfortunately, laws cannot guarantee that a workplace will remain safe. Many workers suffer from harassment even with anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws in place. Today, we will...
Florida workers have the right to attend work in a safe and healthy environment. Unfortunately, not every workspace offers this. Discrimination can happen anywhere for any reason. It happens even though there are laws to prevent it. Today, we will look at pregnancy...
Two women in Sanford, Florida have filed a $500 million class-action lawsuit against McDonald’s, the world’s second-largest private employer. The lawsuit alleges that the fast-food giant has cultivated a “systematic sexual harassment problem” dating back to 2016. The...
The COVID-19 outbreak is causing widespread business closures, and for many businesses, this means layoffs and suspended jobs for hourly workers. Though many companies and small companies having business interruption insurance, this coverage may only apply to the type...
Understanding federal laws on discrimination, and how they impact your workplace policies, are among the most important factors in owning a business. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces these federal laws which protect employees,...
“Employers should not penalize women for having children.” Those were the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) words after they brought a successful pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against a Florida nursing home last week. The court ordered the...
Sexual misconduct has become a controversial issue in the American workplace. As the MeToo movement has exposed influential figures and executives across multiple industries, employers are trying to find new ways to address and prevent sexual harassment. While state...