Employment Law
Are Employees Legally Obligated to Take a Lunch Break?
Lunch Breaks: Are you in Compliance with Federal and State Law?
Eric Gros-Dubois March 6, 2019
Employment Law
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Employment Law
What are Restrictive Covenants in Employment?
Restrictive covenants (RC), generally, are clauses in a contract that restrict a person’s actions. They can apply to property, in which case the clause could restrict the use of land. However, for the purposes of this blog, we will discuss RCs in employment.
Eric Gros-Dubois December 10, 2018
Business Law
How does Chinese Overtime work?
The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) provides that employees paid on an hourly basis must be compensated at the rate of one and one-half their regular wage for each hour over 40 worked in a week. It’s fairly simple, if you are paid $10 an hour and you work 50 hours in one week, those extra 10 hours must be paid at a rate of $15 per hour.
Eric Gros-Dubois November 24, 2018
Employment Law
What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
Corporate Social Responsibility is a private business self-regulating model that helps a company to be accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and to the public. In essence, when a company adopts CSR policies and practices, its planning and decision-making reflect the potential impact of its corporate actions on various stakeholders and constituencies.
Eric Gros-Dubois October 23, 2018
What is an I-9?
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) requires all employers to complete a Form I-9 to verify the identity
Eric Gros-Dubois August 6, 2018
Non-Compete Agreements and Independent Contractors
According to FL Statute 542.335(1)(d)(1), non-compete agreements are enforceable against an independent contractor just like an employee. However, the agreement
EPGD Law November 20, 2017
FLSA rights to make Mary Poppins proud!
You’re probably wondering why we even mention Mary Poppins. Well, “domestic workers” include live in nannies; workers providing child care, elder
EPGD Law July 20, 2017
A Mini-Guide for Employers on Writ of Garnishment
Writ of Garnishment, a seemingly familiar term that has been heard through the grapevine and usually regarding a former employee
EPGD Law June 15, 2017
How well do you know your FMLA rights?
You’ve probably heard of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in passing when a peer, co-worker, friend, or partner, takes
EPGD Law June 9, 2017
USCIS New Hire Update
If you’re an employer, this is definitely something you want to note for any new hires that you may be
EPGD Law November 17, 2016
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