Employers in an at-will employment state like Florida know they can legally terminate an employee anytime and for no reason at all. Employees have the same right to leave their employment at will. However, federal and state laws safeguard employee's rights against...
Even though there has been an increase in awareness campaigns focused on curtailing workplace discrimination, they haven’t been effective as many hoped. In fact, every day workers are subjected to discriminatory behavior that makes them uncomfortable and fearful in...
The provisions of severance agreements are usually drafted to protect employers. While some contract terms might not violate employee rights, other provisions may place an employee in a disadvantaged position. Understandably, not all employees are adept at reading and...
The U.S. workplace has become diverse in the past few years. With the country issuing hundreds of thousands of immigrant visas per year, more foreigners get to work together with natural-born citizens. However, despite the progress in diversity, nonnative speakers...
Time efficiency may sound like a great measure of employee performance. But a recently settled lawsuit reveals that such an approach might be a double-edged sword for employers, especially regarding overtime pay. Insurance giant GEICO paid $805,000 to settle a lawsuit...
As a restaurant worker, you have a tough job. You’re on your feet for hours on end juggling multiple duties and dealing with customers who have high expectations. The pay can be low, and the hours can be long, meaning that you might feel like you have to grind every...
Going through a career transition after being laid off brings a lot of uncertainties. You cannot help but worry about your future after suddenly losing your job. There is a lot to think about that you might overlook a crucial step: reviewing the severance agreement....
Overtime pay is a common benefit for workers, but not everyone understands it. The confusion might come from several factors, such as vague time-tracking or unclear explanations by certain employers. In any case, some employees believe the following myths about...
Employees who speak up against unfair treatment or harassment on the job should receive support, not punishment. Unfortunately, some companies choose to ignore reports or, even worse, penalize the employee. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Taking a break to grab a bite and rest your eyes for a bit can definitely help you decompress from work. You might think that all employers provide their employees with ample break time but actually, some states like Florida do not mandate employers to provide meal or...