Wage and hour violations are among the most common reasons businesses face lawsuits from former (or current) employees. If a wage and hour lawsuit is successful, it can not only cost the business a significant amount of money but also a lot of public goodwill. ...
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Can a breach of duty affect a golden parachute?
Those who run businesses often receive large salaries and robust benefits packages, as well as generous severance if a company terminates them. Executives usually face very serious professional demands that justify the pay they receive. Not only must they competently...
When an insurer refuses to honor a business interruption policy
Monthly payments for facilities, worker wages and other ongoing financial obligations create a minimum amount of income that is necessary for a company to continue running. When something unforeseeable occurs, such as a supply chain disruption caused by international...
Potential benefits of a morals clause in employment contracts
As recently as a few decades ago, employers typically didn’t care what most of their employees did on their own time if it didn’t affect their work -- unless they did something so egregious that it made the local news. Now, it only takes minutes for someone’s bad...
Considerations for employers in employment disputes
As an employer, you will likely experience some issues with employees, some of which may become serious disputes. While it is important to protect your company and uphold standards, you also need to be careful not to infringe your employees’ rights, as that could...
How can employers avoid discrimination claims in the workplace?
Every Florida employer benefits from a workplace built on fairness, consistency, and respect. Taking proactive steps to prevent discrimination not only reduces legal risk but also supports employee morale and productivity. Employment disputes can disrupt operations,...
The role of forensic accounting in business divorce cases
You might not expect a business partnership to fall apart, yet disputes over money and control can surface quickly. When that happens in Florida, forensic accounting can help you sort through detailed records and competing claims. It often brings clarity to financial...
Even when payment is authorized, insurance disputes are possible
In many cases, commercial insurance disputes revolve around the fact that a claim was denied. Say that a commercial property was damaged, but the insurance company denies the payout. This means that the company cannot operate as intended and is looking at significant...
Why are executives accused of breaching their fiduciary duty?
Executives at a company often have a fiduciary duty, not just to the business, but also to any investors or shareholders. These are people who have put their own financial capital into the business in one form or another, and they trust the executives to competently...
How can you limit risk in a business dispute?
Companies have several parties they do business with for a variety of reasons, each of which can lead to costly and time-consuming disputes if they aren’t handled carefully. It’s critical that businesses take steps to limit their risk if they’re involved in a...

