Wage-And-Hour Claims

When employers force employees like older home health aides and single mothers to work off the clock without pay, they cost the workers valuable time as well as earnings. They also violate the law, which has provisions in place to ensure workers receive their rightful...

As a hard-working employee who always puts your best foot forward on the job, you deserve your fair compensation. Unfortunately, some workplaces and employers will try to short-change employees, ensuring they do not get their fair share. How do they do this, and what...

From denied overtime to your employer's failure to provide you with breaks in accordance with the law, you need to take a firm stand for any wage and hour violations you experience. Furthermore, you should take a look at the state's minimum wage laws and immediately...

The concept of a workday varies greatly. People have different ideas, and states define it in a variety of ways. It is essential to understand the definition of a workday because this will impact many other aspects. It can affect overtime pay, benefits and other...

When you dedicate your time and professional talents to a Florida business, it is imperative that the person who pays you for the work you perform classifies you appropriately as either an employee or an independent contractor. Whether you are an employee or an...

Florida categorizes some occupations as tipped wage jobs, and this classification makes them exempt from the usual minimum wage standards. You might wonder how that makes sense, especially with how discussions of raising the minimum wage have taken the stage in recent...

In general, state and federal laws prevent discrimination in pay between male and female employees. As with anything, though, there are some exceptions. According to the Florida Statutes, employers must have a valid reason backed by evidence as to why they would pay a...

As a gainfully employed individual, you expect just compensation for the work you do for your employer. If you do not receive what you have earned, it can be frustrating and stressful for you and your family. There are many names for this situation, including unpaid...

Being a new mother comes with a lot of demands and obligations. This is especially true when it comes to expressing milk for the baby, which must occur periodically throughout the day. For new mothers that have returned to work, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...

When your employer stumbles into financial hardship, they may even need to file for bankruptcy or could get forced into total shut-down of operations. In these dire times, it is highly likely that certain positions will end up getting cut. It is important to...