Exempt vs Non-Exempt
Jan 30, 2019
This guide will help you understand the difference between exempt employees and non-exempt employees. It will also help you determine if you have been wrongfully classified as an exempt employee. What...
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Are You Really an Independent Contracor?
Jan 15, 2017
This guide is designed to help Florida workers determine if they are true independent contractors or if they are actually employees. Introduction It is very common in Florida for employers to misclass...
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The Five Overtime Rules That Most Employers Violate
Jan 14, 2017
This is a summary of the five most common overtime violations committed by employers. If you have experienced one or more of these violations, contact my firm immediately. 1. Coming in early and/or st...
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Florida's Overtime Laws
Nov 16, 2016
This guide will explain the overtime laws that apply to employees in Florida. Over 40 hours in a week In Florida, employees are entitled to overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a single w...
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Automatic Lunch Deductions
Nov 16, 2016
Employers often violate overtime laws when they automatically deduct 30-60 minutes for an employee's lunch period. In this day and age, many employees either take a quick lunch or skip lunch altogethe...
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An Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Apr 26, 2015
Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine whether or not your disability is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“Act”). This legal guide is designed to help employees to understand...
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Understanding Florida's Tipped Wage Laws
Apr 26, 2015
This legal guide is designed to help Florida’s tipped employees understand their rights. Introduction In January 2015, the Florida legislature increased minimum wage to $8.05. Although the concept of...
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Identifying Discrimination in the Workplace
Apr 26, 2015
A legal guide designed to assist employees in identifying and confronting workplace discrimination. Introduction Across America, unsuspecting employees are being discriminated against by their employe...
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