Friday, September 27, 2019

Make Less Than $35,568? Starting January 1, You Get Overtime

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The Department of Labor has just raised the minimum amount employees must make to be considered exempt for overtime, from $23,660 to $35,568...
Thursday, September 19, 2019

More States Fight Back On Low Wage and Surprise Noncompetes

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Once legislators woke up to the fact that employers were running amok with noncompete agreements, imposing them on sandwich makers and other...
Sunday, September 1, 2019

You Don't Have To Work In Dangerous Post-Hurricane Conditions

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After a storm, I usually get lots of calls and emails about employers making employees work in conditions they deem unsafe so I thought I...
Friday, August 30, 2019

If My Office Is Closed Due To Hurricane Dorian, Do I Get Paid?

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It's that most awful time of the year, that is, time to re-run this popular and necessary column. I hope you make out okay in Hurricane ...
Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Clearing Up 10 Common Misconceptions About Employment Law

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I'd like to quickly clear up some common misconceptions about employment law: Breaks : There is no federal (or Florida) law requiring...
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

How Transgender Discrimination Cases Affect Straight Employees

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There's a case in front of the Supreme Court right now that will answer whether employers may discriminate against transgender workers....
Monday, August 12, 2019

Can You Be Fired If Your Boss Finds Out You're Leaving, Or If You Give Notice?

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So you told your boss you might be quitting. Or you gave notice that you're leaving in three months. Can your boss fire you or shorten y...