As a business owner, your employees are integral to operations. However, the reality is that most employees don’t stick around forever, and every company has some sort of staff turnover. Florida operates based on at-will employment. This means that employers can...
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Can my business sue someone for fraud?
As a business owner, you pride yourself on acting with integrity. In an ideal world, your customers, clients, vendors, contractors and employees would act in the same way. Unfortunately, you cannot control how others conduct themselves, and people may act...
What is the difference between a member-managed and a manager-managed LLC?
When forming a new company, choosing the right structure is a key decision. One popular choice is a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Nonetheless, there are also variations within the LLC structure. For example, it can be member-managed or manager-managed. A...
Federal Contractors: Mandatory Affirmative Action Program Certification by July 1, 2024
Federal contractors must certify their compliance with Affirmative Action Program (AAP) requirements through the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) Contractor Portal by July 1, 2024. This mandate applies to covered federal contractors and...
Brick Business Law Welcomes Associate Attorney Richard Perez
Brick Business Law, P.A. is pleased to announce that Richard Perez, Esq. joined the Firm as an Associate Attorney, effective May 6th, 2024. Richard brings experience in litigation, real estate, and corporate law to the Firm and will be working with the Firm’s Tampa...
EMPLOYER ALERT – DOL Approves Large Increases to “Salary Test” to Qualify for White Collar Overtime Pay Exemptions: Effective July 1, 2024
Starting July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule will significantly increase the minimum salary required to qualify for white-collar overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employers should review compensation strategies, as the threshold rises from $35,568 to $43,888, affecting executive, administrative, and professional exemptions. Stay compliant and prepare for potential legal adjustments.
Brick Business Law Achieves Top Ranking as Best Place to Work in Tampa Bay
Brick Business Law, P.A., has been recognized as the number two "Best Place to Work" in Tampa Bay for small businesses by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. This accolade marks the third consecutive year the firm has been ranked in the top 10, showing a consistent climb...
FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Most Employee Non-Competes
Explore the implications of the FTC’s final rule prohibiting most employee non-compete agreements. Understand how it affects your business and what steps you can take.
Brick Business Law Named “Best Places To Work 2024”
Brick Business Law, P.A. was one of 60 busineses named to the 2024 list of Best Places to Work for the third year in a row. The firm will be honored on May 2nd at Raymond James Stadium at Tampa's largest company picnic. The firm was ranked 6th in 2022 and 3rd in 2023...
An employment lawyer can help prevent wage and hour disputes
As a business owner, you are responsible for overseeing several moving parts. You’ll have to ensure that the business remains profitable, that you clients are happy and that your employment policies are lawful. All of this is a daunting task to take on on your own,...