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A well-run workplace investigation can facilitate in-house resolution and remove the risk of litigation. For example, under the Faragher-Ellerth defense, an employer may remove or limit the risk of liability for claims of unlawful workplace harassment by showing it exercised “reasonable care” to prevent and promptly correct the alleged misconduct […]

In the interest of simplicity and ease, small businesses often include noncompete and other restrictive covenants together with general terms of employment in one agreement. This approach seems simple enough, and it may be more palatable to employees. But there are important considerations which favor the employer’s use of two […]

*Note: This article is directed to businesses in a non-union setting. Every employer, no matter how small, should have an employee handbook even if it is only a few pages. A handbook provides the basic understanding between the employer and employee and, as such, it can reduce inconsistencies, misunderstandings, and […]

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new guidance to help prevent harassment at construction worksites. The guidance is based on the findings and recommendations of the EEOC’s Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace. It offers practical advice and examples for creating an inclusive […]

Effective July 1, 2024, restrictions on child labor in Florida will loosen, allowing minors to work more hours and to be required to work more hours by their employers. Changes to the law include the following: Minors 15 years and younger can work longer than 15 hours a week during […]