Car insurance is something you buy for protection. You hope you never have to file a claim, but there’s no way of knowing what the future will bring. Should the time come to file a car insurance claim, it’s critical that you take the right steps at the right time....
Year: 2020
Your options when a homeowner won’t pay their HOA fees
If you are a member of the board for your local homeowner's association (HOA), you probably do a lot of work for your community without much — if any — compensation for your efforts. Some of your work can even be unpleasant, as you may have to issue citations and...
Tips for getting people to adhere to HOA rules
In theory, people know all about the HOA rules when they buy a house. They’re agreeing to follow those rules and pay the extra money every month in exchange for everything the HOA provides, such as community amenities and general neighborhood services. In reality,...
Proper timekeeping records can help defend against wage claims
Wages are a cornerstone of any employment arrangement. The people a company hires will expect to receive their compensation in full and on time, and companies can attract the best staff possible by offering competitive wages to skilled workers. Paying employees as...
What you need to know about the differences between arbitration and litigation
Most Florida business owners find themselves either needing to sign or draft contracts as they operate their companies. Many of those agreements outline the procedure one must go through to resolve their differences. The contract may describe alternative dispute...
Do you have to tell someone why you’re firing them?
If you tell an employee that you’re letting them go, the first thing they’re probably going to ask is why you’re doing it. If you don’t tell them or don’t have a reason, they may protest that you have to tell them and that it’s unfair or even illegal not to. Are they...
Distractions for drivers come in 3 forms
It’s clear that distracted drivers are not safe for those around them on the road. They make mistakes, cause accidents and put others at risk when these risks could easily be avoided if they simply paid more attention to the road. Since understanding driving...
Enforcing HOA rules when a homeowner isn’t maintaining a property
Homeowners associations (HOAs) exist for a reason. Specifically, their primary purpose is to regulate the behaviors of homeowners and to ensure that all the properties under their jurisdiction meet certain standards. The rules that HOAs enact can range from...
5 practical ways to reduce the risk of distracted driving
Distracted drivers kill or injure many each year on Florida’s highways. It is easy to judge whenever you see another car accident in the news, caused by a distracted driver. Yet, if you are not careful, you may be guilty of it yourself without realizing: Eating: Do...
Driving distractions do take lives
One common myth about distracted driving is that it’s not all that dangerous. People may understand that they should get off of the phone while driving and pay attention to the road, but they decide to take the chance because it doesn’t seem that risky. Even safe...