Holiday celebrations provide an excellent opportunity for coworkers and management to mingle and interact with one another. They can create a positive work environment, increase employee morale and promote teamwork. They can also expose employers to potential liability if something goes wrong. Holiday parties often involve alcohol, which can lead to...
The Fair Labor Standards Act’s new white-collar exemption regulations did more than increase the minimum salary requirement for exempt executive, administrative and professional employees from $455 to $684 per week. They also let employers use nondiscretionary bonuses, incentives and commissions to satisfy up to 10 percent of the minimum salary requirement....
It’s been a few months since Florida’s new assignment of benefits (AOB) laws went into effect. AOBs generally authorize vendors (contractors, water remediation companies, etc.) to collect payment for their work directly from the owner’s property insurance company. AOBs are commonly included in contracts and can be easily abused...