Understanding the possibility of negotiating a severance agreement is relevant for many employees. Severance agreements are legally binding contracts that outline the terms and conditions under which an employment relationship comes to an end. While the negotiation...
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Employment Law — Employee
Publix non-salaried managers allege overtime violations
The supermarket chain Publix, which has over 1,300 stores across the south, is facing a federal lawsuit by nearly 60 hourly department and assistant department managers. They say that they were required to handle work-related tasks outside of their work hours without...
How to report sexual harassment in the workplace
If a colleague or a supervisor engages in unwanted sexual behavior, creating a hostile work environment for you, this is unlawful. If the behavior persists, the case is severe or you are uncomfortable confronting the harasser directly, you should report it to your...
How might an employer quiet fire an employee?
“Quiet firing” is the act of making a workplace inhospitable for employees with the hope that an employee will quit before an employer has to fire them. Employers who quiet fire employees may be wrongfully terminating them, especially if it’s believed to be a form of...
Is the non-compete your employer wants you to sign legal?
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...
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....