Understanding the New Overtime Rule: Key Changes for Florida Employers
The DOL has announced major updates to the FLSA overtime rules, effective July 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
Navigating Harassment Policies: Understanding the Impact of Zero-Tolerance in Employment Law
Implementing zero-tolerance harassment policies requires careful consideration, especially concerning employment law implications.
Maximizing Efficiency: Knowing When to Delegate Work to Outside Counsel
In this blog post, we’ll explore when it’s appropriate to send work to outside counsel and when it’s best to keep it in-house.
Essential Legal Documents Every Entrepreneur Should Have Their Attorney Handle
Proper legal documentation is crucial for protecting your business interests and mitigating potential risks.
Mastering Vendor Relationships: Best Practices for Business Owners
Whether you’re a small startup or a multinational corporation, the vendors you choose and how you manage those relationships can significantly impact your success.
Alternative Work Week Schedules for Employees
As workplaces evolve and employee needs change, many organizations are considering alternative work week schedules.
Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Accommodations
In the Supreme Court ruling in Groff v. DeJoy, issued on June 29, the Court unanimously held that employers can only deny an employee’s request for a religious accommodation under federal law if they can prove that it would result in a substantial increase in costs for the business.
Layoff Considerations
Everyone involved, from the people making the cuts to the people receiving the news, can feel the emotional and psychological strain of a workforce reduction. No company wants to lay off workers because of the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved. But when the time comes to lay off employees, it’s important to take […]
Employee References: The Good, Bad & Ugly
A recommendation from an employer must be given in a fair, honest, and accurate manner. You as an employer, have responsibilities not only to the person being referenced but also to the person requesting the reference. Therefore, the reference should be honest and not overly positive if it is not warranted or overly negative if that […]
Do Employers Need to Pay Their Interns?
Internships are governed by the U.S. Department of Labor to ensure that workers are paid fairly, and interns are often paid at least the federal minimum wage. Internships, which are sometimes misunderstood as unpaid work, are actually short-term learning opportunities for students or prospective employees to gain practical experience in their field. If you’re not […]