Business owners and HR professionals often ask me if they can consult with their general business attorney for employment law matters. The answer is maybe, depending on the experience of the business lawyer. However, many times, the answer will
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What Managers Can/Cannot Say When an Employee Needs to Pump?
By Karly Wannos
Do your managers know what they can/cannot say when an employee needs to pump? The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in 2024 and applies to employers with at least 15 employees. It protects both employees AND those…
The Importance of Having a Lawyer Review Your Contract Before you Sign
By Karly Wannos
The Importance of Having a Lawyer Review Your Contract Before you Sign
When you are asked to sign a contract, why don’t you have a lawyer review it first?Contracts contain language that can have substantial repercussions. However,…
Importance of Complying with Employment Laws
By Karly Wannos
Importance of Complying with Employment Laws
CEOS/ Presidents/ Business Owners – Businesses are exposed to substantial risk if they don’t comply with the employment laws. Consider these metrics:1. Increase in employee lawsuits – Don’t think the business will get sued? The…
3 Things Businesses Should Know When Hiring Employees
By Karly Wannos
Hiring employees is a highly regulated by federal and state laws. The employment laws provide protections to individuals who are not yet employed by the company- in other words, individuals who are applying for a job and participating in an…
HR Consultant or Employment Lawyer and what is the difference?
By Karly Wannos
Question: I need to make sure my business is operating correctly. Should I hire an HR Consultant or Employment Lawyer and what is the difference?This question comes up a lot. Employment lawyers can help make sure the company is doing…
How to prepare for employment law mediations and resolution of workplace disputes
By Karly Wannos
How to prepare for employment law mediations and resolution of workplace disputesMediation is a time to bring opposing parties together to attempt to resolve a dispute now, rather than have the dispute drag through the court system and cost time,…
Religion is a Protected Class
By Karly Wannos
Religion is a protected class- Employers/CEOS- do not make employment decisions (hiring, firing, promotions, etc) based on religious beliefs.I am shocked all businesses don’t know this already, but here we are:A North Carolina-based residential home service and repair company required…
Negotiating Severance Agreements in Florida
By Karly Wannos
I often get hired as a mediator to mediate employment cases, and here are issues that come up relative to severance agreements from the employee’s perspective:(1) Negotiation of the monetary amount – if you do not know how to properly…
Should Businesses use an Employee Handbook from another Business?
By Karly Wannos
Florida Businesses- Can You Use an Employee Handbook from another business or one you found online? Listen to my answer here.
Karly Wannos is Florida employment lawyer and the owner of The Wannos Law Firm. She works with businesses of…