Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Defending Wage Claims in Florida: The Creative Professional Exemption
As an employer, you are required under federal and state laws to follow certain guidelines when it comes to overtime and minimum wage payments to your employees. To protect yourself from potential wage claims, it’s important to keep proper documentation and accurate record keeping of your employees’ vacations, holidays, hours worked, etc. In some… Read More »
Intellectual Property Disputes in Florida
Disputes involving intellectual property rights are relatively common. These can range from copyright infringement to unfair competition or misappropriation of trade secrets. Intellectual property disputes can be very complex and require specific legal knowledge. It’s important to speak with a Florida commercial litigation attorney early on. At Pincus & Currier, LLP, we assist small… Read More »
5 Facts About Collecting Unpaid HOA Fees in Florida
Homeowner Associations (HOAs) impose monthly fees on owners which are designed to cover upkeep and repairs to the common areas of the development. The fees can be used to pay for security, landscaping, maintenance of community facilities, and more. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to assess special fees for unexpected emergency repairs like flooding or… Read More »
Hiring a Florida EEOC Charges Defense Attorney
As an employer in the United States, you may face a charge from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at some point. Do you know what happens next or how to handle the situation? A charge from the EEOC is not something that you should brush off or take lightly. It’s important to understand… Read More »
Reasons to Hire an Attorney to Draft Florida Employment Contracts
Employment contracts, when used properly, can be a great tool for employers. However, when you draft one, it is your obligation as the employer to clearly explain all the employment terms prior to the employee signing it. If there are details missing or the contract contradicts applicable labor laws, you could increase the chances… Read More »
Employment Separation Agreements
If you own a company, you are likely already very familiar with how difficult it can be to terminate an employee. However, it is a task you must deal with if your business has employees other than just the business owners. It’s important that if you plan to let someone go, you are doing… Read More »
