Wage-And-Hour Claims

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...

Not everyone that works for an individual or a company is an employee. Some are independent contractors. Since these workers do not enjoy the same kinds of benefits as regular employees, you should know if your employer is classifying you as an independent contractor...

If you count on your regular paycheck to live, you are far from alone. In fact, according to a recent study, 56% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck. Many individuals also have more credit card debt than they do savings. Your paystubs likely list the deductions...

Employees in Florida and across the United States deserve fair pay for the hours worked. It is a company’s responsibility to make sure they follow Florida’s wage laws, which include minimum wage concerns, overtime payments, breaks and lunches. While Florida has clear...