On April 23, 2024, the ban on noncompete agreements was finalized. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized this new rule on the basis that noncompete agreements disproportionately restrict workers from finding gainful employment once their current employment...
Employment Law
EMPLOYER ALERT – DOL Approves Large Increases to “Salary Test” to Qualify for White Collar Overtime Pay Exemptions: Effective July 1, 2024
Starting July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule will significantly increase the minimum salary required to qualify for white-collar overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employers should review compensation strategies, as the threshold rises from $35,568 to $43,888, affecting executive, administrative, and professional exemptions. Stay compliant and prepare for potential legal adjustments.
FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Most Employee Non-Competes
Explore the implications of the FTC’s final rule prohibiting most employee non-compete agreements. Understand how it affects your business and what steps you can take.
Why is keeping employee records so important?
As an employer, one of your most important duties is to look after those who work for you. A company with mutual respect between the employer and employees is a productive company. As with all legal relationships, the relationship between employer and employees...
Employer requirements for anti-harassment policies
Once you’ve established your company’s anti-harassment policies, you’ve taken a big step toward protecting your business from unnecessary lawsuits. Next, you have to take the second step and put those anti-harassment policies to effective use. Here are the key steps...
What is needed in a corporate anti-harassment policy?
Workplace harassment, which includes unwelcome conduct toward employees based on protected characteristics, is unlawful in Florida. Unfortunately, this type of behavior does take place. People can face harassment because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, age...
What are exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
As a business owner, one legal aspect that you have to get right is classifying your workers. For the most part, employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Nonetheless, there are some exceptions and certain...
Employer requirements for leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations
Employers always have to ensure compliance with state and federal laws related to reasonable accommodations. It’s important to note that work leave is also considered a form of reasonable accommodation. There are three key pieces of federal legislation that deal with...
Why does my business need an anti-harassment policy?
As an employer, you want to provide your staff with an atmosphere free from harassment. You understand that in a hostile work environment, morale and productivity decline. Unfortunately, not everyone completely understands what harassment is and sees nothing wrong...
What are my rights as a pregnant employee?
In 2023, the Pregnant Workers Act (PWFA) came into effect. This federal law was designed to coincide with state regulations and enhance the rights of pregnant workers. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination can occur and it can have a devastating effect on victims....