Dec 4, 2017 | Labor & Employment
It is not uncommon for employers to require employees to sign agreements that contain non-competition provisions prohibiting employees from engaging in certain activities post-employment. The ability of an employer to enforce such provisions is not entirely clear...
Jun 21, 2017 | Labor & Employment
True or not, a common perception is that our society is one that is becoming less respectful and less courteous. This perception is especially true in the workplace where study after study cites examples of rude behavior in the workplace and the accompanying worker...
Oct 3, 2016 | Labor & Employment
On May 18, 2016, President Obama and the Department of Labor announced the final rule updating the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime requirements. The primary change contained in the new regulations is to dramatically increase the salary requirement for the white...
May 5, 2016 | Labor & Employment
Employee handbooks should be periodically reviewed to ensure accuracy and legal compliance. Employee Handbooks can be a useful tool to assist employers in explaining policies and procedures to employees. However, in order to provide the maximum benefit to an employer,...
Oct 21, 2015 | Labor & Employment
A recent Florida appellate court decision has created additional uncertainty concerning the treatment of referral relationships under Florida’s non-compete law. Under Florida law, a non-compete cannot simply be enforced to eliminate competition per se. Fla. Stat. §...
