Category: Employment Law
Whether you’re starting a new job, negotiating a role change, or simply trying to understand your rights as a worker, it’s crucial to know how many hours Florida considers full-time. It may seem straightforward, but what constitutes “full-time” status is not as clear as you might expect. It can affect your pay, benefits, job security, […]
In Florida, part-time employment involves working fewer hours than co-workers deemed full-time employees by their employer. Often, it’s because a worker has a second job, is in school, or has other personal obligations to attend to. This raises several important questions. Does a worker’s rights and benefits differ when they work in part-time employment versus […]
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 […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations that allow people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs or seek employment. A disabled worker or job applicant who is denied ADA accommodations or otherwise faces employment discrimination may seek legal recourse. The ADA protects employees and applicants who: […]
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 […]