With advancements in technology and unforeseen events in recent years, remote working has become a viable alternative for many companies. Employees are now increasingly working from home or at least on a hybrid basis. This has its benefits, such as workers being able...
Employment Law
Can my business restrict employees’ social media activities?
Social media plays a pivotal role in modern life, and the chances are that all of your employees have at least one account. Generally, what employees post on their personal pages in their own time is of little concern to the company they work for. Nonetheless, there...
Avoiding the pitfalls of contract-to-hire situations in your business
As a business owner, you play an important role in the success of your company. However, you don’t act alone. The team around you contributes, and you’re always looking to get the best available talent. The roles in your organization vary. You have senior and...
Unpaid Commission & Bonuses Attorney
Legal Solutions for When Commissions and Bonuses Are Not Paid as Promised Just as wait staff in restaurants often depend on tips to make living wages, so, too, do many high-end professionals rely on commissions and bonuses as rewards for their services. Industries in...
Does my business need an employee handbook?
The success of your company likely depends on your employees. Ideally, you want to instill your core business ethics, objectives and rules into each worker. You can do this orally, but it is much better to have everything in writing. Why your business should have an...
Florida’s Common Wage and Hour Disputes
Disputes Over Pay Stubs Employee compensation, especially hourly pay, should always be a straightforward matter. Florida and federal law demand that people receive pay for their work hours. However, issues with this simple fact are often the basis for many legal...
A guide to hiring and firing small business employees
The owner of a company sets the standards for any successful small business. Passion as well as relevant knowledge and skills can drive a company forward. As a business owner, you’ll need to delegate, which means having the right staff in place and potentially...
Can a Business Offer Comp Time Instead of Overtime?
When employees are being paid an hourly rate, that rate changes if they work overtime. They’re supposed to be paid time and a half. For example, a worker who makes $20 an hour normally would make $30 an hour for every hour of overtime. This only impacts the extra...
What Impact Does a Non-Solicitation Agreement Have on Your Work?
Every time you accept a new job, you have to negotiate an employment contract. Many professionals simply sign the documents that their new employers provide without changing or challenging anything. It is only later when they start thinking about moving on, that they...
3 Ways Employers Deny You the Wages You Deserve
There are dozens of state and federal statutes that establish specific legal obligations for employers. They need to adhere to federal safety standards and carry workers’ compensation insurance that complies with state guidelines. One of their most basic obligations...