Employment Law

Despite the low unemployment rate of 3.8%, millions of American workers are still unemployed and attempting to navigate their state’s unemployment system. In the majority of U.S. jurisdictions, there is a waiting period of one week between the time you file for unemployment and the time you can collect any money. Despite the waiting period, it is best to contact

Pay transparency laws are an effort to ensure fair pay for all, particularly for minorities and women, and have become more prevalent in recent years. This trend is likely to continue and become more common amongst various jurisdictions. While these laws aim to promote greater equity and transparency in the workplace, they also result in a range of implications that

As a small business owner, you have a lot of responsibilities to manage on a daily basis. From hiring and firing employees to managing finances and marketing your products or services, your plate is always full. However, one aspect of running a business that you may overlook is the importance of retaining an employment attorney. An employment attorney specializes in

Employers in Tampa, FL, are required to engage in fair labor practices by state and federal laws. These laws are designed to govern the relationship between employer and employee to maintain a level playing field for both parties. Unfortunately, some Florida employers feel they don’t have to comply with the laws and abuse the relationship with their employees. The abuses

Many business owners are quickly running to apply for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) mistakenly believing that any disruption of business during the pandemic will qualify a business for the credit.  However, simply being affected by the pandemic may not be sufficient to qualify a business for the refundable credit. Most employers  are familiar with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Hostile Work Environments in Florida Sometimes, life can be challenging at work due to attitudes and moods, but when other coworkers and your boss act hostile towards you, your life is miserably challenging. No employee has the right to create a hostile work environment, especially the boss. Often, employees have yet to grow up and mature to the point that

Discussions regarding salaries and wages can often become confusing, especially because the idea that employees are not able to discuss what they make with their co-workers has become commonplace. This idea is often supported by employers who want to discourage their staff from discussing their salaries both at work and on personal time. Employers may discourage salary discussion between employees

Going to work is a standard part of life and something most of us deal with every week. But not every employer is fair, and in many cases, their unfair actions could be illegal. Employment law attorney Mitch Feldman can help you if your work rights at Tampa have been violated. Employment is a two-way street, and while you are expected