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...
Employment Law
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...
3 Reasons It May Be Time to Consider a Business Divorce
Talking about a business partnership with someone is an awful lot like proposing marriage. You will essentially suggest that the two of you work cooperatively for years to come. There needs to be a foundation of trust for such a relationship to work, and both of you...
When Do You Become a Whistleblower?
Capitalist businesses frequently put profits ahead of everything else, including the law, the well-being of their employees, and the safety of the general public. Whether you have just started a new job and realized that something is fishy or you have recently learned...
Do the Florida Civil Courts Uphold Noncompete Agreements?
Employees and employers often have conflicting needs when starting a new employment arrangement. A business wants to minimize its operating costs while maximizing the return on the investments it does make. Workers want job security and competitive compensation...
Did a former employee violate a non-disclosure agreement?
Trade secrets are the lifeline of some businesses. It can be disastrous when they fall into the wrong hands. This can happen in many instances, such as when a disgruntled employee decides to retaliate against a former employer by disclosing valuable information to a...
What to do if an employee becomes a potential liability
Business partners, employees and other team members are all pivotal to the success of a company. One bad apple can reek havoc, or worse, expose the company to liability. Over the years, you’ve tried your best to foster a positive working environment. You expect every...