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Florida Is a Right to Work State. No, That Doesn’t Mean Your Non-Compete Agreement is Unenforceable.
Clients frequently ask me about the enforceability of non-compete agreements. Some clients assume that because Florida is a right to work state, they can’t be...
Learn MoreThe Legality of Monitoring Employee Emails in Florida
Generally speaking, the monitoring of employees’ emails on an employer’s own server is legal in Florida. Here’s why. Florida Law No Florida statute expressly prohibits...
Learn MoreSexual Harassment: What Are the Right Steps for Employers and Employees?
The following article appeared in the November 2017 South Florida Legal Guide. Employers should have a written policy that defines and prohibits sexual harassment and...
Learn MoreHarassment by Non-Employees is Still Harassment
Recently I gave a seminar to a group of managers employed by one of my corporate clients and informed them that the company can be...
Learn MoreDrug and Alcohol Testing Under Florida Law
In Florida, private sector employers are neither required nor prohibited from requiring employees to undergo drug and alcohol testing. Florida has a Drug-Free Workplace Act...
Learn MoreCan Employers Impose Dress Codes and Appearance Standards?
Florida law does not expressly regulate private employers’ imposition of dress codes or personal appearance standards in the workplace. But certain limitations are imposed by...
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