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...
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Employment Law — Employee
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...
Wage and hour disputes can disrupt workplace environments
It’s a pretty simple concept: Workers should get paid under the law what they are entitled to get paid. In reality, however, there are multiple ways in which wage and hour issues can and do disrupt a workplace. Florida employees and employers alike must be cognizant...
Guidelines for non-compete agreements
Non-compete agreements in Florida must be carefully drafted to remain valid. Simply because an employee signed a non-compete agreement does not mean it will necessarily hold up in court. Under Florida law, trade or commerce restrictions must fall within a reasonable...
Minimum wage in Florida increases to $10
Many minimum-wage workers in Florida, who are currently earning $8.65 per hour, will soon be seeing bigger paychecks. This month, the minimum wage in Florida will increase to $10 per hour for hourly employees and will continue to increase until it hits $15 per hour...