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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

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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?

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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