Author: Cruz Law Firm, P.A.
Do you think your Florida employer might have fired you for the wrong reasons? Maybe you reported discrimination, took medical leave, or pushed back against something illegal at work. If your employer let you go soon after, that could be more than just bad timing. It might be a sign of wrongful termination. You don’t […]
Has your employer asked you to sign a contract governing the terms of your employment? If so, you should consider having an experienced attorney review the contract’s language, advise you on its fairness and legality, and potentially negotiate on your behalf for better terms. Since your employment contract could affect you for years to come, […]
Employment background checks are a standard part of the hiring process in Florida. Background checks help employers make informed decisions to create a safe and trustworthy workplace. While these checks can offer valuable insight into a candidate’s history, they are subject to certain legal requirements. Both federal and state laws govern how background checks must […]
The rapidly developing nature of the tech industry means that companies and workers in this sector face an ever-changing array of employment law issues. In recent years, some of the common employment law issues to emerge for tech companies and workers include: Employee classifications for employees vs. contractors or exempt vs. non-exempt workers Workplace harassment […]
You may suddenly receive notice that your employer has decided to terminate your employment because of posts you’ve made on social media platforms. When you lose your job due to social media activity, you may wonder, “Can my employer fire me for social media posts?” An employer’s ability to terminate an employee for their private […]
Are you worried about how your social media activity could affect your job? Or have you already experienced work-related discipline, termination, or discrimination because of something you shared online? Understanding where employer authority ends and employee rights begin can be difficult. If you believe your employer violated your privacy or rights due to social media […]
Military servicemembers and veterans have unfortunately experienced discrimination and retaliation in the civilian workplace for various reasons, including challenges balancing civilian work with their military obligations and negative stereotypes about current and former servicemembers. Fortunately, federal laws establish various employment protections for veterans and servicemembers. One such law includes the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment […]
For many of us, our job is more than a paycheck. It is part of our identity. It defines the place we occupy in society. On top of the loss of income, the feeling that our job is a part of our life can make suddenly losing a job incredibly distressing. If you don’t understand […]
Can you be forced to work overtime? Is mandatory overtime legal in Florida? Or can you just say no? You might be surprised to learn that Florida does not address overtime hours or pay in its laws. Instead, the state relies on presiding federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay […]
The number of hours you work each week has little bearing on your rights as an employee in Florida. Whether a full-time or part-time employee, you have a right to be paid minimum wage or better for every hour you work. You should receive overtime pay when you work more than 40 hours in a […]