Speaker: Scott Atwood - Henderson | Franklin Attorney at Law
Location: Embassy Suites, 10450 Corkscrew Commons, Estero, FL 33928
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Managing employees in today’s workplace requires more than practical experience. It involves a clear understanding of wage and hour obligations, thoughtful use of communication tools, and awareness of how written exchanges, whether by email or text, can affect employer liability. This presentation will focus on common compliance issues in wage and hour law, the appropriate use of texting for business purposes, and best practices for using written communication to support effective employee management.

Key Takeaways

1. Employers must understand and follow wage and hour laws, including accurate classification of workers and proper timekeeping practices.

2. Text messaging can be useful but often lacks the formality and documentation needed to protect the employer in the event of a dispute.

3. Emails, when written clearly and professionally, can serve as reliable documentation in managing employee performance and conduct.

4. Consistent documentation of employment-related communications can help establish expectations, support disciplinary decisions, and reduce legal risk.

Meet Our Guest Speaker: Scott Atwood - Henderson | Franklin Attorney at Law

Scott Atwood is Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Group at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., with more than 30 years of experience advising businesses, public entities, and entrepreneurs across the country. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Scott is recognized for his expertise in wage and hour compliance, employee management, and workplace communication policies.

He regularly counsels clients on complex employment matters involving the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII, and has been consistently named a Florida Super Lawyer and a “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated. Scott also serves on the University of Florida Law Alumni Council and is a past chair of the Florida Bar’s Labor and Employment Section.

Members / $35 - Non-Members / $45

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