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What is the Law Regarding Employment in Palm Beach?

Employment law refers to the body of laws in Palm Beach that regulate employees, employers, and independent contractors. Hiring procedures, wage disputes, and termination are some issues that are governed by these laws. Employers and their employees alike should be aware of Palm Beach employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Majority of the time employment is considered to be "at-will", although in some instances there might be an employment contract between the employer and employee for a set period of time. "At-will" employment implies that either the employer or employee can end the job at any time for any reason, so long as it is not illegal to do so Laws of both the state and federal government decide which employment terms are valid and enforceable should there be a contract between the Palm Beach employee and employer.

Anti-Discrimination laws in Palm Beach

The laws applicable for citizens of Palm Beach typically make discrimination illegal at any phase of employment, such as hiring, working environment, and terminations. Residents of Palm Beach are regulated by laws which make it illegal to discriminate against members of particular categories. These categories include race, age, gender, national origin, disability, and religion.

Claims for employment discrimination may be filed with an administrative agency such as EEOC. Attorneys often specialize in employment discrimination.

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Life in Palm Beach

Palm Beach is a beautiful area located in Palm Beach County, Florida. It is surrounded by West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. It is a small city with a population around the mid 30,000s.

What is interesting is that the area started off as a resort founded by the oil mogul Henry Morrison Flagler. Later Edward R. Bradley bought this area and it was named Palm Beach.

Palm Beach today is a very beautiful area with a relatively affluent community. Some of the prominent industries include health care and tourism. Further, the area is filled with law firms that can handle any and every legal inquiry of residents and local corporations.

Some common tourist attractions include Four Arts Garden, Mar-A-Lago, the Flagler Museum, Pan's Garden, and some fine dining and shopping around Worth Avenue.

Some famous people who have called Palm Beach home include Mark Patton, James Patteron, Ivana Trump, Jimmy Buffett, Michael Jackson, and John Lennon.

All in all, Palm Beach is a small community that offers residents a wonderful quality of life!

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