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.
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.
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.
Key Concerns Using AI to Recruit Employees
If you’re thinking of using artificial intelligence (AI) in your recruitment process, be mindful of the pitfalls to avoid violating the law.
Fitness-for-Duty Employee Exams
The ADA poses limitations on when an employer can request a fitness-for-duty examination. You need reasonable belief based on OBJECTIVE evidence that the employee’s health condition may either: prevent them from performing essential job functions or pose a threat to themselves or others. Don’t make assumptions.
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 […]
Cultivating a Trauma-Informed Workplace
You should have a strategy in place to assist your staff as you make strides towards re-establishing a healthy and safe workplace culture.
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 […]