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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
