Florida has quite a few out-of-state property owners. There are snowbirds, who spend the winter in the Sunshine State and the rest of the year in a colder location with the rest of their family. Some people have vacation homes that they don't necessarily visit...
Both federal employment laws and Florida State laws make it clear that companies should never consider protected characteristics when making decisions about who to hire or fire. All workers should receive fair consideration for employment and advancement opportunities...
The terms that you include in your employment contracts determine what responsibilities you have to your workers and also what they should do for your organization. You can potentially include provisions in an employment contract that will protect your business for...
Layoffs sometimes become necessary for a company's financial stability. Maybe the organization expanded too quickly during a time of success and has now been struggling to cover the costs of operating multiple different facilities. Perhaps your company recently merged...
Employers have to know and comply with all state and federal employment laws. There are many rules that place a burden on employers by requiring them to absorb certain expenses or losses. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a perfect example. The FMLA protects...
Insurance is a major industry that works with just about every adult and business in the country. Insurance coverage provides peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses for everything from car crash liability to criminal elements that target businesses...
The average property owner in Florida pays a significant amount of money annually for insurance coverage. In fact, in addition to a standard homeowners insurance policy protecting a gift criminal activity, liability and basic storm damage, many people also invest in...
It can be frustrating to know that you’ve done your best to instill a no-nonsense attitude in the workplace when it comes to sexual harassment and still realize that some people bring that kind of boorish (and illegal) behavior through your door. Yet, it happens all...
You depend on your employees to keep your business running and they depend on you for their paychecks. Yet, in many ways, your interests and the interests of your staff members are at odds. It is best for your profit margins for you to keep staffing costs as low as...
With many types of injuries, you assume that life will go back to normal if you’re simply given time to heal. A broken bone needs to be set by a doctor and then it can heal and become strong again. Torn muscles and tendons can also heal, though it tends to take...