Many employers in the state of Florida often require their employees to sign noncompete agreements. These contracts, often contingent on an employment offer, limit the employee's ability to work in a similar industry or start a competing business after leaving their...
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Employment Law — Employee
Unpaid overtime wages in the hotel industry
Situations where a manager asks their staff to come to work early or stay an extra 15 minutes after their shift is a common occurrence in the hotel industry. However, even if those minutes look like a small amount of time, it can add up. Overtime laws in Florida...
A remote work environment post-pandemic
As the pandemic-induced restrictions persisted, the definition of work-life balance also began to change. Although COVID-19 is no longer a global health crisis, its transformation in most workplaces linger. Below are two ways remote work, for instance, has transformed...
What to do if your employer fails to pay you overtime
U.S. labor laws protect workers against unfair treatment. These laws outline workers' wages, benefits and freedom from discrimination. However, some companies may violate these laws. One of the most common violations is the refusal to pay overtime. Possible violations...
EEOC protections for employees facing employer retaliation
In the U.S., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") protects the rights of workers who may face unfair treatment from their employers. The EEOC’s protections are especially important for workers who have an employer that uses its power in ways that are...
Why an insurer may deny a long-term disability claim
Disability insurance through an employer is a safety net that offers employees considerable peace of mind. If workers sustain disabling injuries or become ill to the point where they cannot work for six months or more, such insurance will help them financially....
Employers consider emoji bans due to harassment concerns
As emojis become more common in informal workplace communications, such as text and Slack messages, employers face rising concerns about their role in harassment cases. Some employers are even considering banning the use of emojis in workplace communication. Why are...
Sales representatives and unpaid commissions
If you work as a sales representative, you likely earn a commission based on your sales and other factors. The commission a worker earns will vary from field to field and other issues often influence how much they receive, such as the company they work for, the...
Exceptions to the federal minimum wage
The minimum wage exists to protect employees from exploitation. Workers whose employers willfully violate this law may wish to pursue a cause of action, not only against the company but also the individual person responsible for the personnel and pay decisions....
Employers and employees united in voluntary benefits offerings
A recent survey conducted by Aon, a professional services firm, reveals that during the open enrollment cycle for 2022, U.S. based employers in many different fields offered more employee benefits to employees. These benefits are being embraced by employees. Reasons...