Overtime can be a welcome opportunity for employees in Florida to earn more money than scheduled hours typically allow. Sadly, some employers will try to find legal loopholes to make the employee put in the extra work, without receiving the benefit of extra pay....
The pandemic knocked every industry off course in early 2020, from toilet paper supply chains to restaurant lockdowns to nursing home procedures. Shifting to work-from-home, reallocating resources or improvising new systems has worked for many, but the sudden change...
One of the greatest joys for a mother is getting ready to welcome their new child into the world. But, as any mother can attest to, raising a child costs money. Considering that, you might be either job hunting in Florida or wanting to understand how being pregnant...
Florida employment law attorney, William Julien, was featured on WPBF - ABC News 25 regarding mandatory covid-19 vaccines for healthcare workers in Florida. "The overall background in Florida is the legal term called employment at-will that says unless you’re a member...
In many industries in Florida and other states, there is a pattern of behavior in hiring and promotion practices that could rise to the level of discrimination. When it comes to age discrimination, hiring managers might pass over hiring someone due to fears that they...
Not many people can afford to skip a paycheck or get paid late. For many people, paying their rent on time is crucial to being able to pay their bills or mortgage and avoid late fees. There are laws meant to help employees get paid in a timely manner. Employers that...
All employees in Florida deserve fair treatment and pay. However, the legal definition of fair treatment and pay can depend on whether an employee is exempt or non-exempt. These classifications determine whether your employer owes you certain overtime protections,...
5/19/2021 Update: Channel 12 -- Get Vaccinated or Get Fired WPBF: William Julien discussing employers requiring vaccinations. Can Your Employer Ask You If You Are Vaccinated or Can They Require You To Get Vaccinated? Answer: Yes, according to employment law...
Many people in Florida work for companies that pay minimum wage, which can make it easy to struggle financially. Recently, a sizeable amount of voters in this state voted in favor of a ruling that would increase the minimum wage for workers. However, a new ruling now...
A notable percentage of Florida wage and hour cases center on issues stemming from the established minimum wage. Many of these claims arise from contentions regarding to pay appropriate overtime compensation. In more recent times, issues have begun to arise in regard...
