Florida’s minimum wage rose to $7.31 per hour on June 1, 2011, and it is going up again to $7.67 per hour, as of January 1, 2012, with a minimum wage of at least $4.65 per hour for tipped employees. While not huge, even this increase of $.36 per hour will certainly help. If you… Continue Reading Minimum Wage Is Up Again
I see employees get cheated out of a few dollars every week, while others lose out on thousands of dollars. Not getting the wages you earned usually happens for one of the following reasons: You don’t get paid overtime wages; You don’t get paid a minimum wage; You get a lunch or other break automatically… Continue Reading Unpaid Wages? Yes, It’s Worth It!
The FairLaw Firm Helps to Boost the Value of Workers’ Compensation Claims by Increasing Wages Earned I practice wage, hour, and overtime law in Miami – not workers’ compensation. But, I work closely with workers’ compensation attorneys to assist their clients in recovering all of the wages they earned. I have come to understand that… Continue Reading FairLaw Firm Boosts Value of Workers’ Compensation Claims By Increasing Wages
Unpaid Wage Claims Raise Numerous Issues, But At Least Consider These Three 1. Wages are taxed. When you are an employee, you routinely have money withheld from your paychecks for taxes and FICA. When you resolve an unpaid wage claim (involving minimum wages or overtime pay), whether by settlement or judgment, the portion of the… Continue Reading 3 Issues To Consider In Resolving Unpaid Wage Claims
