Although the wild and crazy office party should be a vestige of the past, many employers learn the hard way that employees view the office party as a way to cut loose and leave their inhibitions on the copy room floor. Such behavior was the main focus for laughs in…
Although organizers have not yet provided many details regarding their call to action, it is likely that similar to 2017’s “A Day Without Immigrants,” this event will include a call for supporters to refuse to report to work. Such a call to action will raise questions for non-unionized employers regarding…
For many employers, Hurricane Ian brought questions related to employee pay. One of the most frequently asked questions was, “Should I pay exempt employees who miss work due to bad weather conditions?” An exempt employee is someone who is not entitled to overtime pay for more than 40 hours worked…
On August 4, 2022, the Biden Administration declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency. Monkeypox is not expected to reach pandemic levels. Even so, employers should be prepared in case an employee tests positive for monkeypox. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare disease that is part of the…
As some may have heard, last week the appellate courts dissolved the nationwide injunctions preventing the OSHA and CMS vaccine mandate regulations from going into effect. So, what does that mean for Florida employers? (Please note that this article focuses on the status of the OSHA and CMS federal regulations…