Recent Blog Posts
Defending Against Florida Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace
Sexual harassment is front and center in the news lately, but it is not an issue that only affects the public sector. Private businesses face harassment claims as well. And, if your company is being sued by someone who is claiming they were sexually harassed, you need to take the matter very seriously. It’s… Read More »
Why Hire an Attorney to Collect Unpaid Florida Homeowner Assessments?
Both homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations (COAs) are tasked with a number of important duties, including the maintenance and upkeep of their respective communities. In addition, they have to verify that ownership and activities are in compliance with all CC&Rs, which are the covenants, conditions, and restrictions that apply to a community, and… Read More »
Why Hire a West Palm Beach Personal Injury Attorney?
In the event you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, you want to get reimbursement for your damages, right? Some people assume that personal injury attorneys only handle car accident claims, which is not true. Some firms may focus most of their attention on vehicle accidents, but there are a number of other… Read More »
What Happens When Someone Files a Frivolous Lawsuit Against Your Florida Business
When you run a business, you’re always at risk for being sued. What’s even worse is the risk of meritless lawsuits. A lawsuit that has no merit under applicable law is known as frivolous litigation. This is a lawsuit that is filed primarily to intimidate or harass another person or business. If you don’t… Read More »
How West Palm Beach Employer Counseling Can Help Your Business
If you have never heard of, or thought about, employer counseling services for your business, you should. Even companies that only have a handful of employees are subject to numerous federal, state, and local employment laws. Hiring a West Palm Beach employment law attorney can help ensure your business remains compliant with all applicable… Read More »
Is Your Florida Business Website ADA-Compliant?
The subject of ADA-compliant websites has become a topic of conversation recently after music star Beyoncé was sued earlier this year for a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A class action lawsuit was filed earlier this year with claims that visually-impaired users do not have equal access to her website’s products and… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Florida Employment Contracts
If you are contemplating whether or not to have employment contracts for some or all of your employees, it is important to consider both their pros and cons. In addition, it is best to speak with a West Palm Beach labor and employment law attorney who can review the specifics of your particular situation… Read More »
Understanding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Protected Classes
If you run a company, hiring and firing employees will be a necessity. Florida is an at-will employment state, which means you have the right to terminate an employee for no reason. However, you are prohibited from firing someone solely because they are part of a protected class. Protected classes are covered under Title… Read More »
Legally Terminating an Employee in Florida
Wrongful termination claims are something that any business dreads, and for good reason. They are time consuming, expensive, and no one wants to be accused of violating a federal or state law. If you’re a business owner in Florida, it’s important to reduce your risk of receiving a wrongful termination claim. One of the… Read More »
Is Your Florida Business Website ADA-Compliant?
The subject of ADA-compliant websites has become a topic of conversation recently after music star Beyoncé was sued earlier this year for a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A class action lawsuit was filed earlier this year with claims that visually-impaired users do not have equal access to her website’s products and… Read More »
