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When hiring a new employee, one of the first decisions every employer should make is whether to use a written employment contract in Florida to set forth the terms and conditions of employment. Employment agreements are not necessary in every...

https://youtu.be/oYBCmoDz_KM As our community works to recover from Hurricane Sally, we want to let you know we are here to help if you navigate your hurricane claims. Many of us in the Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido, Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton,...

In November of 2020, Floridians voted to pass Amendment 2, which amends Florida’s Constitution to raise the minimum wage rate by $.09, from $8.56 to $8.65.  The initial increase took effect on January 1, 2021.  The amendment will gradually increase...

NOW THAT COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ARE BECOMING AVAILABLE, CAN (OR SHOULD) EMPLOYERS MANDATE IMMUNIZATIONS? As we anticipate that COVID-19 vaccinations will become readily available in the “not so distant” future, many employers are beginning to consider the question of whether they...

[This article is one of a series of articles intended to identify and discuss some of the mistakes employers make, and misunderstandings that employers have with respect to employment laws. It is not intended and should not be construed as...

We have weathered storms along the gulf coast since 1913, and are here to help you and your family recover from Hurricane Sally. If you have questions regarding what you should do to collect information and submit an insurance claim,...

GETTING YOUR BUSINESS AFFAIRS IN ORDER If you are a business owner, we advise you to get properly prepared and executed documents in place that: 1. Authorize who can run the business in your absence and give them what they...

Here’s a summary from our friends at Thomson Reuters that we would like to share with you regarding the tax-related provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress’s gigantic economic stimulus package that the President signed into law...

Collection of money owing to you may be challenging in the face of COVID-19. Those that owe you money may face significant economic challenges or fear spending what money they have to pay bills, not knowing if they will continue...

Florida’s unique homestead laws provide both advantages and disadvantages to you as a homeowner. An understanding of these homestead laws will help you, as a homeowner, make the best decisions for yourself and your family. Board-certified Real Estate Attorney, Scot...