Keeping Floridians Working
Like science, law uses a lot of terms in a very specific way that get used colloquially to mean something else entirely. Hostile work environment is one such term. The fact that it gets used conversationally to mean something else from what it means legally can muddy the waters. It can make it hard for the average person to know just what it means …
How Do I Know If I’m In A Hostile Work Environment?Read More
As we work through our week and head toward Friday, it's a welcome end, for sure. But what if you're asked or required to work beyond the usual 40 hours in a week? Indeed, extra money always comes in handy, but that's assuming your employer understands and follows the wage and overtime laws. Otherwise, you could be losing a lot of money. Most …
With everything that's going on with the pandemic, job security is the primary focus of every American household. However, even in cases where you have been working efficiently, job termination is always a looming possibility regardless of how long you have been with a company. In some instances, your upcoming job loss may not be apparent. While in …
How To Tell If Your Employer Is Trying To Get Rid Of YouRead More
Medical records – whether in handwritten or digital format – are critical for the continuity of quality healthcare delivery to patients. To get a comprehensive look at a patient, healthcare providers must have access to complete, up-to-date, and accurate medical records. The more flawless the transmission of patient data, the better it works for …
HIPAA in Florida: Important Aspects of FIPA ExplainedRead More
Filing for wrongful termination in Florida can be tricky. Florida is what is known as an at-will state. This means that a person can leave a job for nearly any reason with no notice. On the other hand, employers can also fire a worker for nearly any reason without giving notice. While employers in at-will states have considerable latitude to terminate …
Identifying and Responding to Wrongful Termination in FloridaRead More
Do you need to file a complaint against your employer? The Florida Department of Labor responsibilities are: • Strengthen free collective bargaining • Protect employee retirement and health care • Track changes in employment • Advance employment opportunities • Improve working conditions The Florida DOL oversees Federal labor laws. Have …
How To File A Complaint Against Your Employer in FloridaRead More
As provided by the Fair Labor Standard Act, employees have a right to receive minimum wage and overtime remuneration. However, this act gives an exception for professional employees who do not receive the overtime and minimum wage. An exempt employee is paid a salary and doesn’t keep track of their hours. However, a non-exempt employee gets paid on …
