Introduction In January 2015, the Florida legislature increased minimum wage to $8.05. Although the concept of minimum wage is easily understood (employers must compensate non-exempt employees at an hourly rate…
Year: 2016
Identifying Discrimination in the Workplace
Introduction Across America, unsuspecting employees are being discriminated against by their employers. At times, the employer's discriminatory acts or policies are unintentional. Other times, however, employers are purposefully discriminating against…
10 QUESTIONS AN EMPLOYER ABSOLUTELY CANNOT ASK DURING AN INTERVIEW
You just got the interview and you are preparing for the questions that your future employer may ask. It’s a great idea to be prepared, but you should know that…
From Tweet to Termination
Social media is everywhere these days, including in the workplace. But can your tweets, posts, or comments lead to your termination? The answer may surprise you. Generally, employers can create…
Give Me a Break!
I am often asked if employers are required to give their employees breaks during the day. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no. Employers are not required to give…
The Pregnant Professional
You just found out you are pregnant and are looking forward to the joys of motherhood. However, you are concerned about how your employer will take the news and whether…
Are You an Employee Disguised as a Contractor?
This post will identify the differences between employees and contractors and explain why proper classification is important. What is a contractor? A contractor is someone who provides services to a…