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Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) can be a valuable tool or a litigation risk depending on how they’re used. Employers considering a PEO relationship must understand not just the administrative upside, but also the legal implications of co-employment, contract structure, and liability exposure. Some commonly known PEOs include Integrity, Paychex, and ADP. What Is a PEO? … Considering a Professional Employer Organization or PEO? Here’s What Employers Should Know

Employee leave requests often trigger complex legal obligations under both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While both laws aim to protect employees facing health-related challenges, they differ significantly in scope, eligibility, and employer obligations. Understanding how these laws interact is essential for legal compliance and reducing … FMLA vs. ADA: Navigating Leave and Accommodation Requests

Why are employee handbooks important? Whether you’re running a small business or managing a growing team, your employee handbook is one of the most important tools for protecting your business and creating a productive workplace. In Florida, an at-will employment state, it is especially important to have clear policies and expectations in writing. Employee handbooks … Best Practices for Employee Handbooks

For many jobs in the construction industry, the job duties are physical in nature. Because of this, employers may want to use a medical questionnaire or ask an employee to undergo a medical examination. However, under the American with Disability Act (“ADA”) and Florida law, employers must be careful when asking medical questions or requiring … The Do’s and Don’ts of Medical Questionnaires and Examinations in Florida

On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court said that employees (who are not in a minority group) are not subject to a higher level of proof to show unlawful discrimination. In this case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a straight woman claimed that she was denied a promotion and later demoted in favor … Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling May Lead to More Employment Discrimination Based Lawsuits

State and federal laws require that employers display certain workplace posters in a common area or a place where all employees can easily see them. If there is a hybrid of on-site and remote workers, Employers must continue to display the posters in the physical workspace and can choose to post them electronically too. You … Workplace Posters