Formed on July 2, 1965, to administer and enforce civil rights laws against workplace discrimination, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates discrimination complaints involving harassment in the work environment. If you are an employer in...
Despite the financial upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s economic outlook is still positive, and the state is expected to continue outpacing other US regions in terms of job creation. Even so, it is not easy for everyone to find and maintain...
In Florida, when Wage and Hour violations affect several employees over an unnecessarily long period of time, it can give rise to substantial liability, even if employers are acting in good faith. An Overview of My Wage and Hour Services Counseling clients in Florida...
Wage and Hour laws in Florida are a set of complex and intricate laws with both state and federal elements. However, the laws themselves were carefully designed to ensure the rights and wages of employees. Florida Employers are constantly being accused of failing to...
In 2014, there were hundreds of Wage and Hour class actions filed against Florida businesses. In 2017, that number skyrocketed to thousands. In the State of Florida, the average amount of money employers have to spend to defend a Wage and Hour lawsuit is approximately...
As an employer, navigating the many federal, state and even local Employment Laws of the State of Florida has never been more challenging and complex. From routine matters such as laws related to minimum wages to the significant changes the Affordable Care Act has...
