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It’s widely known that there are cases where you as the employer can be held responsible for your employee’s actions while they are on the clock. However, there may be select scenarios where you could be held liable even if the act happened outside of their normal job...
There are both federal and state laws that require an employer to adhere to certain guidelines when it comes to overtime pay and minimum wage. It’s imperative that as the employer, you keep detailed records on all employees, which includes: Compensation Hours worked...
The Marketable Record Title Act, or MRTA’s, purpose is to assist with the facilitation of real estate transactions by getting rid of any “stale” claims against real property in Florida. This is important for Homeowners Associations because the courts have concluded...
Insurance is an integral part of the business world, and unfortunately, there are instances where disputes happen between parties and an insurance company. Some of these disputes will give rise to what’s known as a bad faith claim. Bad faith claims in Florida have...
In Florida, a contract is formed when the applicable elements are present — offer, acceptance, and consideration. These agreements are meant to be enforced by law. A breach of contract is when one party doesn’t perform one or more of the requirements of this...
As an employer, you are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on factors like ethnicity, sex, disability, age, and more. When an employee feels there has been some type of discrimination, they may file a complaint, known as a Charge of Discrimination,...
If you have a condo association in Florida, it’s imperative you stay on top of applicable legislative changes that go into effect each year. For example, there is a new legislation regarding the requirement that associations with 150 or more units maintain a website...
It doesn’t matter how successful your company is, it is pretty much inevitable that a partnership dispute will develop at least once. This can lead to lost business and, if unresolved, it could even lead to the dissolution of the partnership. If you’re in the middle...
You may assume mistakes in an interview are limited to the prospective employee; however, the truth is, many employers make their share of mistakes when it comes to interviewing someone for a position. When you have a small business, a mistake can be amplified since...
A civil lawsuit is typically filed between two parties to enforce a legal right, which usually involves the plaintiff seeking financial compensation from the defendant. When this involves businesses, it is typically referred to as a commercial litigation. There are a...
