No matter how dedicated and hardworking your employees are, there will be certain points throughout the day when they need to take a break to eat and recharge. Employee breaks are important for the health and well-being of your workforce, but they are also essential for maintaining productivity and motivation levels throughout the day. But ..read more

No matter how dedicated and loyal your staff is, at some point or another, they will need to take leave. Leave can come in many forms, including vacation leave, sick leave and, in the case of new (or soon-to-be new) mothers, maternity leave. But what are the maternity leave laws in Florida? What rights do ..read more

Florida has a thriving economy that’s driven by a diverse range of industries including agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and international trade. Some of these industries rely heavily on overtime to keep things ticking over during busy periods. Others rely less on employees working extra hours, as is the case with most office-based jobs. However, most employers ..read more

There are many different types of workers in the U.S., the most common being salary and hourly employees. Aside from the obvious difference in terms of how compensation is calculated, each type also has its own set of regulations covering areas including benefits, time off, and employee tax. Plus, each state has its own regulations ..read more

Factorial, the Barcelona-based all-in-one business and HR management software for small and medium businesses (SMBs) globally, today announces the closing of an $80 million Go-To-Market investment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value strategy Factorial’s customer base has proliferated from 70 to over 10,000 since 2019 and this latest financing will enable Factorial to continue to grow ..read more

Although Florida is an at-will state, there are still a number of state and federal laws that employers need to comply with when it comes to terminating employment. For instance, did you know that under the Florida Civil Rights Act, employers cannot fire an employee because of their age or marital status? Or that, according ..read more

As with any other state in the U.S., employers in Florida have a legal responsibility to ensure that their workplace is free from harassment. This means creating an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, feel respected, valued and safe. But preventing workplace harassment in Florida is not just a legal obligation ..read more

Creating a workplace culture and environment where all your employees feel safe from discrimination and harassment is not just the right thing to do – it’s a legal requirement, with each state in the U.S. having its own anti-discrimination laws in place to complement federal requirements. So, what about Florida? Which Florida anti-discrimination laws do ..read more

If you are an HR professional in The Sunshine State, then you are probably already familiar with the concept of workers’ compensation in Florida. But do you know how the claim process works and what your obligations are as an employer? And what happens if you need to file an appeal with the Florida Division ..read more

Unlike most other states, Florida does not have state withholding taxes. However, other important employer taxes do apply. Most notably, if your business is based in Florida you’ll need to pay Florida unemployment insurance (UI) tax. In today’s guide for employers, we will explore everything you need to know about unemployment compensation in Florida so ..read more