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Employers who do not comply with the current law may it expensive. Employers should review their employee handbooks and employment-related policies to make sure they are up to date. More importantly, employers should draft their handbooks so they are easy to read and the policies are easy to interpret. Policies regarding the areas below must be addressed in your employee handbook. Innovative Employer Solutions is available to offer our expertises to ensure that policies are implemented that reflect your individual company culture while minimizing the risk of employment-related litigation. Employment At-Will Employee handbooks and written policies should contain the necessary legal disclaimers in...

You had a great idea for a product or service, or found a profitable niche to market your talents, and you're off and running. You incorporated your company, got the appropriate licenses, started marketing, and hired some employees. Everything's under control, right? Maybe not. We have seen numerous small businesses get tripped up by employment laws. While larger companies have issues, too, there are a few problems that we see more frequently with smaller businesses. No matter how good you may be at the business side, it's crucial to make sure you take care of your obligations to your employees and...

Just announced, a circuit court judge has ruled that the State of Florida violated Florida's Constitution by failing to raise the minimum wage to keep pace with inflation. The Florida minimum wage is $7.31 per hour, effective June 1,...