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Is it Risky to Terminate Employees in Florida? Listen to the video as I explain.
Karly Wannos is Florida employment lawyer and the owner of The Wannos Law Firm. She works with businesses of all sizes to help them comply with the employment laws. She also prepares legal documentation for businesses with employees, including employee handbooks, independent contractor agreements and…

Conducting a workplace investigation when an employee complains of discrimination, harassment or retaliation is important to identify and resolve issues within the company, transparency, and also to preserve certain legal defenses for an employer in the event of a lawsuit. Here are some mistakes companies frequently make when conducting an investigation:1. Not investigating because the employee “doesn’t want to make a…

Is this Harassment?You have an employee who is multiracial (Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander). Some coworkers jokingly refer to the employee as a mutt. Other co-workers give the employee “compliments” by saying she looks exotic, like Moana and that she inherited the “best traits,” because she is strong (Pacific Islander), athletic (black) and smart/articulate (Asian).The employee doesn’t seem to mind and…

Can Business Owners Draft Their Own Legal Documents without Hiring a Lawyer? Sure, but I highly recommend against it and here is why.

Legal documents create legal obligations for the parties. If the business owner not completely know or understand the company obligations it is creating, he could be causing additional unnecessary and risky obligations for the company it should…

Have you ever felt the heat of a workplace dispute and watched the phrase “calm down” fan the flames? Conflict resolution specialist Carol Bowser joins us to unravel the complexities of emotional intelligence in such fiery situations. Our conversation uncovers why acknowledging emotions and involving individuals in the resolution process is key to maintaining harmony, especially in the nuanced dance…

Mediation – Tips for Resolving Your Employment Dispute in Florida
Mediation is an excellent tool for resolving employment disputes at an early stage. As a Florida Supreme Court Circuit mediator, I have seen many techniques that are both helpful and harmful to the process. Here is one example of a strategy that I have seen backfire:
** Starting negotiations at…

 
Ever wondered how a platform could redefine the traditional concept of Paid Time Off (PTO)? In this episode, Rob Whalen, the visionary behind PTO Exchange, joins us as we untap the potential of flexible PTO policies. Rob shares his expertise on how such a platform not only respects the unique needs of each employee but also contributes to a…

In today’s workplace, a remarkable shift is underway. For the first time in history, five distinct generations coexist in the professional environment, from the Traditionalists of the post-World War era to the up-and-coming Gen Z. This unprecedented diversity brings a wealth of perspectives and skills, but also unique challenges, especially when it comes to leadership, communication, and retention strategies. 
In…

 
Ever wondered how a team spanning from the silent stoicism of traditionalists to the digital fluency of Gen Z navigates the modern workplace’s evolving landscape? Our conversation with Dr. Katherine Jeffery, a generational researcher, peels back the layers of this multi-generational mosaic, revealing the challenges and opportunities of leading diverse age groups. 
With her wealth of knowledge on generational…