Employers, if you were using E-Verify in 2015 or earlier and those employees still work for you, you may still download information that you are required to maintain! You now have until January 22, 2026, to download required Historical Records Reports for E-Verify cases last updated on or before December…
Earlier this year a viral video of two high level employees of Astronomer engaged an embrace while enjoying a Coldplay concert put the company in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Although the video is not from a holiday party, it is a reminder that with today’s technology bad…
Garden Leave Agreements are tools that businesses can utilize in order to prevent employees from working for competitors, protect confidential information and trade secrets, and exert some control over an employee that will no longer be expected to work in the office. The employee remains on payroll, at their base…
On July 3, 2025, the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (“CHOICE”) Act became law. It is anticipated that for businesses with highly compensated employees, this will change the landscape of non-compete and garden leave agreements. To qualify as a highly compensated individual, the employee’s salary must…
With the onset of the 2025 hurricane season and the first appearance of Jim Cantore at a predicted point of impact, businesses should have their hurricane preparedness plans finalized. A well-done hurricane preparedness plan will address a host of issues, including but not limited to: Ensuring the business is properly…