Employment Law

Contractors must always consider the risks a project presents. You can have the most well-orchestrated jobsite in the world, but your workplace is still susceptible to on-the-job mishaps or exposure […]

Employers and employees alike may not be aware of the difference between federal and state wage and hour requirements. In this brief article, a Tampa wage and hour attorney will

Whether you work in a sales position, retail, or the service industry, there are tons of industries in which employers fail to properly compensate their hardworking employees. In this brief

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.” Every single

It’s critical that construction firms employ licensed contractors and subcontractors and ensure that every worker on a job is covered with workers’ compensation insurance. If an uncovered worker is reported

Workers’ compensation fraud is a growing problem in the nation and is especially prominent in industries with a high risk of injury like construction. Workers’ compensation is among the most

Although the vast majority of employees are owed overtime compensation, there are a few positions that are overtime exempt including: management-level employees and teaching, learned, and creative professionals. In this

Whether it’s enticingly low premiums, a competitive payroll, or outdoing your rival in the bid process, many construction companies foolishly cut corners to get ahead of the competition. Of course,

Whether by accident or willful misconduct, when business owners violate wage and hour laws, they are cheating their hardworking staff out of the compensation they rightfully deserve. In this two-part

Construction work often requires contractors to rely on specialized professionals to assist with their projects. Subcontractors, suppliers, and other vendors provide the materials, equipment, tools, and skills necessary to perform