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Handbook

Four Important Policies Employers Should Consider to Add to an Employee Handbook

By Scott Law Team |

No matter the size, it is important for Florida businesses to consider maintaining policies and procedures for their employees, such as an Employee Handbook. A handbook should give employees a clear direction as to your expectations of their conduct  as it relates to the business and their job, as well as their responsibilities. While… Read More »

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EmpContract

Negotiating Severance Agreements: Tips for Florida Employees

By Scott Law Team |

While Florida law does not require employers to offer employees any particular severance pay upon termination of the employment relationship, many employers offer severance or separation pay anyways, typically in exchange for a release of potential legal claims that the employee may have, or to enforce a non-compete agreement. Severance may also be part… Read More »

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SexHarassment

Are Unpaid “Volunteers” Protected Under Employment Discrimination Laws?

By Scott Law Team |

With sexual harassment continuing to draw national attention in the wake of the #MeToo movement, it is important more now than ever that employers are cognizant of their responsibilities to their employees under the law – including volunteers. Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act… Read More »

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Making “Reasonable Accommodations” for Florida Employees Under the ADA

By Scott Law Team |

Every Florida employer needs to be mindful of their duties and responsibilities under federal and state employment discrimination laws. For example, under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) a business may face EEOC charges or a private lawsuit if they fail to make “reasonable accommodation” for an employee’s documented physical or mental impairment. But… Read More »

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EmpLaw

Defend Trade Secrets Act—What Employers Need to Know

By Scott Law Team |

In 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) became new law that created a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. Prior to this law taking effect, employers or owners of trade secrets who were dealing with trade secret misappropriation were left primarily with remedies in state courts. While the DTSA does not… Read More »

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Responding to Employee Complaints in the Workplace: Best Practices for Business Owners, Employers, and Managers

By Scott Law Team |

Are you an employer who  received a complaint from an employee concerning employment discrimination or sexual harassment? The first question any employer has in this circumstance is what to do. Have a System in Place to Receive Complaints What are best practices for employers, business owners, and managers who receive complaints from employees? First… Read More »

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What Does it Mean to Be a Whistleblower against a Public Employer in Florida?

By Scott Law Team |

You might have heard about certain protections for whistleblowers in Florida, but how exactly does the law define a whistleblower in the public employment arena? And in practice, what does it mean to be a whistleblower at your public employer workplace? In order to help you understand what it means to be a whistleblower… Read More »

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