HR answers

Pay and classification

Applies to: Varies by state

• What's the minimum wage in Florida right now?
• Do I have to pay overtime to salaried employees?
• What is the salary threshold for exempt employees in 2026?
• What's the difference between a 1099 contractor and a W-2 employee?
• Can I pay someone as a 1099 if they agree to it?
• My contractor has been with us three years. Is that a problem?
• Do construction subcontractors need workers' comp in Florida?
• What does misclassifying an employee cost?
• Is "no tax on tips" real, and what does it mean for employers?
• Do I have to pay employees when we close for a hurricane?

Discipline and termination

Applies to: Varies by state

• Can I fire someone without a reason in Florida?
• How do I fire someone without getting sued?
• Do I have to give a reason for termination?
• Do I have to give notice or severance?
• When do I have to issue a final paycheck in Florida?
• An employee complained about a coworker. Do I have to investigate?
• Who should investigate a workplace complaint?
• Can I fire someone for something they posted on social media?
• What is progressive discipline and do I have to use it?

Hiring

Applies to: Varies by state

• Does my Florida business have to use E-Verify?
• How long do I have to complete an I-9?
• What happens in an I-9 audit?
• What questions can't I ask in an interview?
• Can I use AI to screen job applicants?
• Am I liable if a hiring vendor's AI discriminates?
• Do I have to report new hires in Florida?
• What should be in an offer letter?

Handbooks and policies

Applies to: Varies by state

• Does my business need an employee handbook?
• How often should an employee handbook be updated?
• Can I use an employee handbook template?
• What makes a handbook legally risky?
• Do I need an AI policy for my employees?
• Can employees use ChatGPT at work?
• What policies are legally required in a handbook?
• Do I need a written policy for remote employees in other states?

Compliance

Applies to: Varies by state

• What employment laws apply to small businesses in Florida?
• Does Florida require meal or rest breaks?
• What is the Florida Civil Rights Act and how is it different from Title VII?
• Are we covered if we use a PEO?
• What workplace posters do I need in Florida?
• How long do I have to keep employee records?
• What is at-will employment and what are the exceptions?
• Do I need an HR person or can I outsource it?

Working with an HR consultant

Applies to: All states

• How much does an HR consultant cost?
• When should I hire an HR consultant instead of a full-time HR manager?
• What's the difference between an HR consultant and a PEO?
• What does an HR audit include?
• Do HR consultants give legal advice?