Throughout the past few years Florida has been overwhelmed with a number of notorious mass shootings. However, the State of Florida laws persist in the preference of the State’s closely followed pro-gun rights interpretation of the Second Amendment of the U.S....
In today’s world of working from home and telecommuting employees often choose to work from home when they are feeling too sick to go into work or even when recovering from severe medical conditions. Often the question that comes up is whether or not an employer has...
Employers may believe that there is not a big difference between an employee and independent contractor. However, improperly classifying a worker as an independent contractor or vice versa can lead to serious and costly ramifications. Some employers may think that by...
Many employers wonder what the right course of action is when an employee brings a claim or lawsuit against them for an alleged violation of a state or federal employment or labor law. Should you settle and get rid of the claim as soon as possible, even if the claim...
As a business owner, the last thing you want to have to concern yourself with is the potential for future litigation. Unfortunately, it’s a reality that many employers know all too well. Some business owners worry that an employee who claims they were wrongfully...
When it comes to retaining a personal injury attorney, you want to find the best attorney for your individual needs. People often search for the “best Florida personal injury attorney,” but the search results won’t necessarily lead to you finding the right attorney...
Testing employees for drugs is certainly a controversial subject. Many employers want to maintain a drug-free environment in the workplace, but it’s also understandable that employees have concerns about privacy. Before you decide to administer drug tests to all your...
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Are you considering having your employees sign an arbitration clause? With arbitration provisions, the employee agrees to resolve any outstanding disputes through the use of arbitration, not through standard litigation. If you’re wondering whether or not these...
When people think about hiring a personal injury attorney, it’s usually due to a car accident. However, there are numerous other types of accidents and incidents where you could benefit from the legal expertise of a West Palm Beach personal injury attorney. Some of...