Posting online about your job is common among employees. While you may want to vent about your boss or a workplace policy, you should consider whether a single click could cost your job. In Florida, the answer is often a yes, but some nuances require a clear...
Quiet firing has become a modern way for some employers to sidestep direct termination. In Florida where most jobs are at will, this subtle practice can still raise serious legal and workplace concerns. How quiet firing works Quiet firing happens when an...
In Florida, establishing wrongful termination can be challenging due to the state's "at-will" employment doctrine. This means employers can fire employees for any reason, as long as it is not illegal. However, there are situations when an employee can establish...
If you were recently fired, you may wonder whether your employer followed the law. Not all terminations are legal, especially if your employer dismissed you for reasons that violate your rights. Before you accept their explanation or sign anything, carefully review...
Workers in Florida rarely have long-term job security. As an at-will employment state, Florida allows both employers and workers to end a work arrangement with little explanation or advance notice. Sometimes, professionals assume that they cannot fight back against an...
Employment arrangements range in length from temporary to indefinite, depending on the circumstances. Workers might take a new position with the company and hope to continue working there for years to come. They may hope to move up in rank within the company and...
During times of economic uncertainty, employers sometimes need to make difficult decisions. A reduction in the total workforce employed by an organization can help ensure the company's continued solvency and ability to provide employment for the rest of its staff....
Florida is an “at-will” employment state. Essentially, this means that employers can hire and fire at will without providing reasons or notice. Equally, it means that employees are free to leave without first serving a notice period. That being said, if your employer...
Being a parent is a big job – and it’s not easy. It can be particularly difficult for people to balance the demands of their regular occupation with the demands that come along with being a parent. When those two things collide, parents are often forced to make...
“New mom” isn’t one of the classes specifically protected from employment discrimination and harassment under Florida or federal law. However, under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), nursing mothers do have some protections in the workplace. A former...
