Florida employers generally have wide latitude to end a job at any time, but that latitude is not unlimited. A handful of specific statutory protections carve out situations where a termination can still cross into unlawful territory, even in a state known for favoring employer flexibility. Florida Follows A Strict At-Will Employment Rule Unlike some […]
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Government employees who report misconduct expect protection, not punishment. When several women who worked for or with the North Miami Beach city manager came forward this spring with formal complaints, their accounts painted a picture of a workplace where raising concerns led to demotion, investigation, or public humiliation instead of accountability. What the North Miami […]
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Wage and overtime claims are one of the most frequent sources of employment litigation in Florida, and Miami employers are not immune. The combination of federal requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Florida’s own wage standards creates a framework that catches businesses off guard when compliance gaps exist. Understanding what tends to trigger […]
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Filing an EEOC charge is a significant step. It’s also one that raises immediate practical concerns for employees who are still working for the employer they’re charging. What does your employer find out? When do they find out it? Can you keep your name off the charge? What happens to the information you share with […]
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Buying a business is not the same as buying a product. You’re taking on history, relationships, obligations, and risk. A seller may present everything in the best possible light, and that’s expected, but it’s your responsibility to verify what you’re actually getting before you sign anything. Our friends at Kravets Law Group work with buyers […]
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Not all discrimination comes with a paper trail. Sometimes it shows up in a performance review that suddenly reads differently after you disclosed a diagnosis. Sometimes it looks like a promotion that went to a less qualified colleague right after you requested an accommodation. The conduct is real. The harm is real. It just doesn’t […]
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Most Florida employers present a severance package as a take-it-or-leave-it arrangement, but the reality is that many of those terms are open to discussion. Knowing what to push back on and what actually matters can make a real difference in what you walk away with. Why Severance Packages Are Negotiable in Florida Florida is an […]
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It’s a federal law that stops employers from discriminating against you based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Simple concept: employers have to treat pregnant employees the same way they’d treat anyone else with similar abilities or limitations. This […]
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Getting fired stings. It stings even more when you suspect your employer wasn’t being honest about the real reason. Maybe you reported harassment last month, and suddenly your performance reviews tanked. Perhaps you filed a workers’ compensation claim, and now you’re hearing complaints about work quality that never came up before. Our friends at Seber […]
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Misclassifying workers as independent contractors instead of employees is one of the costliest mistakes a business can make. It happens more often than you’d think, especially in industries like construction, hospitality, healthcare, and professional services throughout South Florida. The financial penalties can be severe, and the legal exposure extends far beyond a simple correction. Why […]
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