Top FIVE Employee Rights Myths Debunked
When we consult with clients, they are often surprised to learn that common beliefs about their rights as employees are incorrect. Here...
Expanded Whistleblower Protection May Be on the Horizon
In 2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which created whistleblower protection for employees who exposed corporate...
Are Employees of Elected Officials Protected from Discrimination?
Do you work for an elected official of the State of Florida? Have you been discriminated against based on your race, sex,...
Florida Court Rules – Public Whistleblowers Can Recover Compensatory Damages!
On July 24, 2019, in the case of Iglesias v. City of Hialeah, the Third District Court of Appeal of Florida changed...
Termination: Are You Entitled to Payout of Vacation Time?
The short answer is—it depends. There is no federal or state law in Florida requiring private employers to pay out an employee’s...
Are Employers Required to Pay Holidays?
As we prepare for Independence Day, questions often arise about employees’ rights to holiday pay. To learn whether you are entitled to...
Can employees discuss wages?
Often times employers want employees to keep their compensation information private and not discuss it with their co-workers. It seems logical, but...
My employer owes me money for time I worked. When does the law require them to pay?
Employees often ask when their employer is required to pay them for the hours they worked after they have been terminated or...
References: Can my former employer talk bad about me to prospective employers?
Have you ever wondered what your previous employer can say to a prospective employer? There is a common belief that your employer...
Additional Steps to Take if You Think You are About to Get Fired
Picking up from where we left off last week (see Steps to Take), just before being terminated or at the time you...