201109.26

The Florida Constitution Guarantees Workers The Right To Receive Minimum Wage

Did You Know That The Florida Constitution Guarantees Workers The Right To Receive Minimum Wage It’s true. Section X, Article 24 of the Florida Constitution is titled “Florida Minimum Wage” and it states as follows: (a) PUBLIC POLICY. All working Floridians are entitled to be paid a minimum wage that is sufficient to provide a decent and… Continue Reading The Florida Constitution Guarantees Workers The Right To Receive Minimum Wage

201109.20

Wage Theft Is Driven By Numerous Factors – Hurting Employees In Many Ways

Wage Theft Is Driven By Numerous Factors – Hurting Employees In Many Ways Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay minimum wage or overtime wages – and it happens all the time in Miami. The obvious result of wage theft is that the employee does not get the wages earned for working. But,… Continue Reading Wage Theft Is Driven By Numerous Factors – Hurting Employees In Many Ways

201108.16

Unpaid Wages Discussed On Help Me Howard On August 15, 2011

Unpaid Wage Issues Discussed On Help Me Howard Last night, I was watching WSVN 7 for the 10:00 news. The Help Me Howard segment involved a gentleman who had not received a paycheck for seven (7) weeks, meaning that he had accrued unpaid wages for way too long. I think that even though the employer… Continue Reading Unpaid Wages Discussed On Help Me Howard On August 15, 2011

201108.15

Are Unpaid Overtime Claims Protected From Retaliation?

Should Unpaid Overtime Claimants Be Concerned About Retaliation I am often asked whether employees who bring claims for unpaid overtime are protected from retaliation by their employers. The answer, of course, is yes. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), at 29 U.S.C. §215(a)(3), protects employees from being retaliated against for bringing a claim against their… Continue Reading Are Unpaid Overtime Claims Protected From Retaliation?

201107.29

You Can Count on the FairLaw Firm to Recover Your Unpaid Wages and Overtime

I recently came across a 2009 statement from the 2009 General Accounting Office (GAO) while researching the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) investigation of wage and overtime cases. The statement, which is entitled “Wage and Hour Division’s Complaint Intake and Investigative Processes Leave Low Wage Workers Vulnerable to Wage Theft,” included the following conclusion after… Continue Reading You Can Count on the FairLaw Firm to Recover Your Unpaid Wages and Overtime

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