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“The Great Resignation: A New Idea for Keeping Employees On the Job,” Human Resources Executive by Becker

“The Great Resignation: A New Idea for Keeping Employees On the Job,” Human Resources Executive by Becker

  • Posted: Oct 16, 2021
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“The Great Resignation: A New Idea for Keeping Employees On the Job,” Human Resources Executive

Ned Bassen / Becker 

By now, it appears well-established that employers generally may require COVID-19 vaccines for employees returning to work and may ask employees physically entering the workplace if they have been diagnosed with or tested for COVID-19. Employers also may require employees to come to work post-pandemic for legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons.

With the return to work looming, while many employers are discussing a “hybrid” remote/in-office work combination future, some employers either want employees back to the office full-time or for larger periods of time than employees would like.

But, what are employers’ rights when employees, especially millennials, don’t want to come back to the office and want to instead continue working remotely for their organization?

Not everyone wants to return to the pre-pandemic, 9-5 office lifestyle.

How (and sometimes when) to bring employees back into the office is a vexing decision that employers are currently or soon to be facing, along with how to give employees flexibility.

One recent study found that a “whopping 58% of workers say they would “absolutely” look for a new job if they weren’t allowed to continue working remotely in their current position.

The U.S. Department of Labor has reported that workplace resignations set a 20-year record in April 2021, with 4 million employees quitting their jobs. The global employment website Monster has said that 95% of employees are considering changing their jobs. (Read more on that here.)

Resigning employment has now reached such a new high level that quitting work post-pandemic has been labeled “The Great Resignation of 2021.”

What should employers do to ease the burden from employee departures when there will be difficulty finding qualified replacements?

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For over 45 years, Ned Bassen has honed his expertise in labor and employment law. He is well-versed in litigating on behalf of and counseling defense contractors, financial institutions, universities and other nonprofit institutions and representing individuals accused of wrongdoing in connection with employment. His defense in such matters has included bankruptcy, employment discrimination, unlawful competition, poaching, corporate raiding, misappropriation of trade secrets, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, false claims, employment defamation and arbitration in the U.S. and internationally.

To learn more about Ned, please click here.

 

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December 8th, 9th and 10th Virtual HOA, Condo and HARASSMENT, CYBER-STALKING, DEFAMATION & SLANDER Events by Kaye Bender Rembaum

December 8th, 9th and 10th Virtual HOA, Condo and HARASSMENT, CYBER-STALKING, DEFAMATION & SLANDER Events by Kaye Bender Rembaum

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Virtual:

  • HOA Board Certification Course,
  • Condo Board Certification Course and
  • Board & Property Management Seminar on  “HARASSMENT, CYBER-STALKING, DEFAMATION & SLANDER IN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS” 

Virtual HOA Board Member Certification Course

WEBINAR Florida

Virtual HOA Board Member Certification Course Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for this Virtual HOA Board Certification Course taught by Emily Gannon from Kaye Bender Rembaum. We will also have a “Board Member Best Practices” presentation during the course presented by Campbell Property Management. This session is for Board Members of Homeowners Associations only – NOT Condo Associations.

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CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER CERTIFICATION by Kaye Bender Rembaum

WEBINAR Florida

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER CERTIFICATION  December 9th  5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Course #: 9630075  |  Provider #: 0005092  |  2 CEs in IFM or ELE Join us for this Virtual Condo Board Certification Course taught by Allison L. Hertz from Kaye Bender Rembaum. We will also have a “Board Member Best Practices” presentation during the course presented by Campbell Property Management. This session is for Board Members of Condominium Associations only – NOT Homeowners’ Associations. Hosted by Campbell Property Management. Webinar Online

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WEBINAR- “HARASSMENT, CYBER-STALKING, DEFAMATION & SLANDER IN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS”

WEBINAR Florida

WEBINAR- “HARASSMENT, CYBER-STALKING, DEFAMATION & SLANDER IN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS”  December 10th  11:00 am – 12:30 pm Harassment, Cyber stalking. Defamation & Slander in Community Associations: What the $%@# Did You Say to Me? Instructor: Shawn G. Brown, Esq., BCS An informative seminar covering various forms of communication and threats in Community Associations, including Facebook, Twitter and Next Door; how it affects those directly involved, how it affects the community, and how it affects the operations of the association; and what types of communication are protected. Note that there is no CE credit for this webinar.

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State of Florida Property Management Associations events brings attendees from all over the State of Florida – information, insights, and expertise, where amazing relationships are formed.  Members and Clients tell us the time spent with their peers at events are invaluable.  We’d love to hear from you- for questions, comments, or ideas, Note: as of now these members events are virtual, we hope to soon have in class education events in the future.

contact:  membership@sfpma.com

 

 

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October 7 & 8th @ 1:00 pm AMENDING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS by Katzman Chandler

October 7 & 8th @ 1:00 pm AMENDING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS by Katzman Chandler

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AMENDING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS by Katzman Chandler

WEBINAR Florida

AMENDING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS by Katzman Chandler

Provider 0007237 • Course 9628489 • Credits 2 Hours

Manager Continuing Education Human Resource Credits

Date/Time Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:00 pm

Are your Governing Documents up to date? Find out what needs to be updated or deleted, and how to go about the process of having an amendment written, approved and registered.


Q & A SESSION FOR AMENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS by Katzman Chandler

Q & A SESSION FOR AMENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS by Katzman Chandler

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Online Event via, Zoom You have questions, we have answers!

Come join our Q & A Session to answer all your questions about Amending your Documents.

 

 

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COVID-19 & Technology: Resident Communication, Virtual Meetings & Electronic Voting

COVID-19 & Technology: Resident Communication, Virtual Meetings & Electronic Voting

  • Posted: May 03, 2020
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COVID-19 & Technology: Resident Communication, Virtual Meetings & Electronic Voting

On April 7th, 2020 we had a live webinar

More than 200 people attended the webinar and it was requested that we record it and allow others to watch it.

You can watch the recorded webinar and learn about how to communicate with your residents in an age when we are practicing social distancing and the benefits of hosting a virtual meeting.

We covered several topics including:

Helping your team and residents stay safer by implementing digital  communication channels instead of physical interactions with community staff.

Alleviating the additional stress of situations like COVID-19 by leveraging  technology to organize and run your condo more effectively.

Reducing costs and efforts by hosting virtual meetings.

Here is the link: Watch and Learn

https://ding.conciergeplus.com/webinarcovid19andtechnology

Peter Pietrzkiewicz
sales@conciergeplus.com

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Concierge Plus: technology for modern property management

Concierge Plus: technology for modern property management

  • Posted: Apr 28, 2020
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Concierge Plus: technology for modern property management

by Chris Cooney
Senior Sales Executive — Concierge Plus
T: 305-850-7676 x128 — M: 786-667-0056

 

Our property management platform makes life easier for property managers and security companies by increasing efficiencies, improving resident service, and automating administrative processes so your condo or HOA runs more efficiently.

 

In less than a week, you’ll be handling maintenance requests, amenity bookings, visitor parking, package tracking, resident announcements, and resident information on a secure website, accessible to you at anytime from anywhere. Take your condo online today! Our dedicated Customer Success Specialist team will train your building staff, including on-site training at your location.

 

Improved Workflow

Improved Workflow

We make it a snap to handle service requests, amenity bookings, package deliveries, tracking visitors, and visitor parking.

Convenient Online Access

Convenient Online Access

Say goodbye to paper and binders by digitizing administrative tasks, while giving residents easy online access to many services.

Feature-Rich, All-in Pricing

Feature-Rich, All-in Pricing

Embrace a platform offering control and total flexibility, as well as competitive pricing, product updates and great customer service.

 

Discover the most cost-effective solution on the market

Competitive pricing is just the beginning. Concierge Plus is designed to save you time, money, and effort. Say goodbye to inefficient administrative tasks, mountains of paperwork, and time-consuming processes.

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BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR CONDOMINIUMS, COOPERATIVES AND HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS VIA ZOOM ONLINE

BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR CONDOMINIUMS, COOPERATIVES AND HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS VIA ZOOM ONLINE

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BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR CONDOMINIUMS, COOPERATIVES AND HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS VIA ZOOM ONLINE

by Katzman Chandler

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: , ZOOM ONLINE

Provider: 0007237
Course: 9626870
Instructor
William and Susan Raphan
Credit Information
2 Hours Manager Continuing Education Elective Credits

Learn the basics of Fiduciary duty, financial reporting and budget preparation, meetings and meeting notices, elections, fraud prevention, and much more! Enjoy a fun class while at the same time fulfilling the State’s Board Member certification requirements online with us via Zoom!

 


Partners, Attorneys and Paraprofessionals, we at Katzman Chandler strive to provide excellence and expertise in the area of Community Association Law, and our Name Partners have successfully done so for more than three decades.

In addition to providing exceptional levels of communication, personalized service, and a true passion for representing our clients’ interests, we endeavor to build meaningful and enduring relationships with each and every Community Association that joins the Katzman Chandler family of clients.

It is important to us that we get to know your Community, its Board of Directors and its management agents, so that we may render thoughtful advice and craft solutions that best fit the individual and unique needs of your Association. At Katzman Chandler, we understand the importance of being large enough to serve your Community’s needs, yet small enough to offer unparalleled personalized attention to every Community Association that we represent.

 


 

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Leigh Katzman’s Law Firm,  providing Statewide Educational to Board Members and Community Association Managers (CAM’s) across the state of Florida

Leigh Katzman’s Law Firm,  providing Statewide Educational to Board Members and Community Association Managers (CAM’s) across the state of Florida

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Leigh Katzman’s Law Firm,  providing Statewide Educational to Board Members and Community Association Managers (CAM’s) across the state of Florida

Most of you reading this already know the names Bill and Susan Raphan and the mark they made on the Florida Condominium Ombudsman’s Office during their 7-year tenure.

For those of you who don’t know about this dynamic couple, here is their story. When Florida’s first Condominium Ombudsman, Virgil Rizzo, was appointed back in 2004, there was no money to staff the local South Florida Office. Bill and Susan were his first volunteers. They had been having problems in their own condominium and wanted to help others in similar situations. They worked for seven (7) months as volunteers, often returning calls from over a hundred people a day asking for help with their association-related issues, before the money was found in the State budget to finally pay them.

During their seven years with the Condominium Ombudsman’s Office they spoke with thousands of association members, directors, association managers, attorneys and legislators about the common and not-so-common issues that crop up when people live in close quarters and decisions are made by an elected body.

While some of the problems they confronted were not within their authority to address, others were successfully resolved as a result of their intervention. A patient set of ears, knowledge regarding the Statutes, Administrative Code and practices of the DBPR along with common sense and a dash of humor often helped put both Board Members and Owners with complaints on the right path. Was every problem solved? Absolutely not. Were many problems that could have resulted in time consuming and costly litigation successfully defused? Absolutely yes.

Bill and Susan had run a successful catering business for many years and, as a result, applied many of those same business principles to organizing the Ombudsman’s Office in an efficient manner especially given the shoestring budget under which they were forced to operate. They began an extensive education program at Broward and Palm Beach College as well as in Community Centers and Condominiums throughout the State. They facilitated the appointment of election monitors for approximately 90 condominium elections per year and educated almost 6,000 people in just their last year at the Condominium Ombudsman’s Office!

In 2011 they made the leap of faith and decided to join Leigh Katzman’s Law Firm as its Statewide Educational Facilitators. Today, the Raphans have been widely recognized for their role in providing Board Members and Community Association Managers (CAM’s) across the state of Florida with the highest-quality educational seminars for certification and continuing education credits. Bill and Susan were also featured in a front page article in the Wall Street Journal and have appeared on many TV and radio programs.

We are thrilled to have Bill and Susan as part of our team at Katzman Chandler and would urge you to experience one of their enjoyable and interactive educational classes for yourself.

For those of you wishing to contact Bill and Susan Raphan, you can reach them on their TOLL FREE HOTLINE @ 855-827-5542 or by email at WSRaphan@KatzmanChandler.com.

 

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What are the Property Management requirements in Florida

What are the Property Management requirements in Florida

  • Posted: Feb 13, 2020
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As more investors are heading into becoming owners of rental properties the questions arise about requirements. There are questions that you need to know the answers to and SFPMA has you covered.

 

A small investment Today leads to Big returns later! List your property management company

Must a Florida property management company have a real estate broker’s license?

YES. Key components of property management (renting and leasing) are considered a real estate activity under existing Florida real estate licensing laws. A property manager needs broker license if he or she is paid by commission, and is handling rentals and leases for others. No license is required for managing personally owned properties. There is not a “Property Manager” license or certificate. Also, certain rental properties need a license through the Div. of Hotels and Restaurants.

 

Are there any exceptions to the requirement that a Florida property manager have a broker’s license?

YES. For example, if a property owner employs someone to manage their property, and that employee is paid a salary, as opposed to being paid a commission or on a transactional basis, a broker’s license is not required.

For more information about these and other Florida property management requirements and exceptions, please contact the Florida Real Estate Commission.

Before hiring a property manager to manage your Florida rental property, you should always check that he or she is licensed appropriately. You can check the license status of Florida property managers at the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Licensee Search webpage.

 

 

More Property Law: Evictions & Security Deposits

Looking for more property law information? You can find an exhaustive collection of state eviction and security deposit laws on our parent company’s website. Click the below link to be taken to nationalevictions.com find everything you will need for an eviction in your State. Full database, Directories, Find companies, Download Forms both Free and for Sale, and much more…

LEARN ABOUT EVICTION & SECURITY DEPOSIT LAWS >>

 

Must Florida community association managers have a real estate broker’s license?

No. However, a Community Association Manager license is required if someone receives compensation for providing management services for the following types of associations:

  • An association with ten or more units
  • An association with a budget of $100,000 or greater

For more information on the Community Association Manager license, please contact the please contact the Florida Real Estate Commission.

 

*Florida Community Association Manager License Requirements

Florida community association manager licensing requirements include:

  • Age: Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Education: Must complete at least 18 hours of pre-licensure education from an approved provider
  • Trustworthiness: Must be of good moral character; must have a background check and submit fingerprints
  • Exam: Pass the CAM exam.
  • License fee.
  • Application: Complete and submit CAM license application which is available online

CAM Licensing Courses: Start your new Career

For more information about these and other Florida licensing requirements, please contact the Florida Real Estate Commission.

IMPORTANT: This information is intended for informational purposes only and under no circumstances should it be considered legal advice or relied upon without first confirming its contents with your state real estate commission. Laws are updated frequently, and this information may not reflect the current law in your state. To confirm the specific requirements for each state, please contact your state real estate commission.

 


Property Management Forms

As you become a CAM Manager and start your business, You will need the Forms to help you, Leases, Letters to Tenants, Legal Documents and much more……..

Just some of the essential forms to assist you in leasing your premises, complying with legal requirements, and keeping relations with your tenants amicable. Forms include the 1. Landlord Tenant Closing Statement to Reconcile Security Deposit, 2. Residential Rental Lease Application, 3. Residential Rental Lease Agreement, 4. Commercial Building or Space Lease, 5. Security Deposit Agreement and other forms.

 

We offer Subscriptions – Where for a small fee you can download and get access to

EVERY FORM YOU WILL NEED FROM THOUSANDS OF FORMS

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