Often times employers want employees to keep their compensation information private and not discuss it with their co-workers. It seems logical, but is it legal? Generally, NO. It is illegal for employers to prohibit or prevent non-management employees from openly discussing their wages, among other topics, with other employees. What The Law Says: The federal […]
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Employees often ask when their employer is required to pay them for the hours they worked after they have been terminated or leave the job. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer because Florida law generally does not specify a timeframe for payment. So, how does an employee get the wages they are owed if the
My employer owes me money for time I worked. When does the law require them to pay? Read More »
Have you ever wondered what your previous employer can say to a prospective employer? There is a common belief that your employer is only permitted to provide dates of employment and last position held. Unfortunately, this is simply not the case. Generally, Florida law provides an employer with “qualified immunity” from damages and defamation claims for disclosing
References: Can my former employer talk bad about me to prospective employers? Read More »
Picking up from where we left off last week (see Steps to Take), just before being terminated or at the time you are being fired, you may not always remember all the right questions to ask or actions to take. In the second part of this series, we provide additional things you can do to
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Feeling like you are about to get terminated or laid off? Make sure you take these recommended steps to best protect yourself: TRY TO GET A DOCUMENTED REASON FOR THE TERMINATION OR LAYOFF, IF POSSIBLE. Employers are not legally required to give you a reason for your termination or layoff. This makes it easier for
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If you have a legal dispute in the workplace, you may wonder how to collect the evidence you need to prove your case. Because you typically have the burden of proving your case, and because important information usually is controlled by the employer, you may be tempted to gather information if you believe you are
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On April 22, 2019, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear three cases: (1) Bostock v. Clayton County; (2) Altitude Express v. Zarda; and (3) R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Justices will decide whether sex discrimination, covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The Highest Court to Decide Landmark Cases on Sexual Orientation and Title VII Read More »
Many employers permit, even encourage, employees to use personal cell phones for work, as well as other devices, such as your laptop, tablet, home computer, etc. On the surface it sounds convenient, but have you really considered the risks? Do you understand your company’s Bring Your Own Device or “BYOD” policy? What about other policies
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Many companies have a “zero tolerance” policy for violence in the workplace. It’s pretty standard nowadays, and everyone knows not to hit, punch, slap or even touch their co-workers. While employers prohibit workplace violence, the law was unsettled about whether your employer has to protect you from workplace violence. But now, in an unprecedented decision,
Workplace Violence: Your Employer has a Duty to Protect You! Read More »
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a letter explaining certain employer practices that violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In case you did not know, the FMLA provides eligible employees unpaid, job-protected medical leave for up to 12 weeks (or 26 weeks if military related) in a 12-month period for an employee’s
FMLA No-No’s: Is Your Employer Complying? Read More »
