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Helping Employees Recover Unpaid Wages From Their Employers

Are you an employee who has not been paid the wages that you are entitled to under state or federal law? Has your employer failed to pay you minimum wage, overtime pay, or your final paycheck after leaving employment? If so, you may be able to take legal action and recover the compensation you deserve.

At Yormak Employment & Disability Law in Florida, we can help. Benjamin Yormak is one of the few board-certified employment law experts in Florida and he understands how important it is for employees to receive their rightfully earned wages. We are committed to helping employees recover the unpaid wages they deserve and holding employers accountable for failing to comply with state and federal laws.

If you believe that your employer has not paid you the wages you are entitled to, we can help. Contact us for a confidential consultation today and learn more about whether you may have a claim.

Common Types of Wage Theft in Florida

Wage theft can take many forms, but here are some of the most common ways employers avoid paying employees the compensation they deserve:

  • Failure to pay minimum wage: Employers must pay at least the minimum wage as set forth by state and federal law.
  • Failure to pay overtime: Employers must pay employees time-and-a-half for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
  • Unpaid commissions: Employers must pay employees for any commissions that are earned, based on the terms of the employment agreement or company policy.
  • Unpaid bonuses: Employers must pay employees for any bonuses that are earned, based on the terms of the employment agreement or company policy.
  • Unpaid tips: Employers are prohibited from withholding tips earned by employees, such as servers and bartenders.
  • Unpaid vacation time: Employers must pay employees for any earned vacation time that is not taken, based on the terms of the employment agreement or company policy.
  • Unpaid sick leave: Employers must pay employees for any sick leave that is earned and taken, based on the terms of the employment agreement or company policy.
  • Unpaid severance pay: Employers may be required to pay severance pay to employees who are terminated, based on the terms of the employment agreement or company policy.
  • Failure to pay all earned wages at termination: Employers must pay all earned wages to employees at the time of termination or as required by the terms of the employment agreement.
  • Misclassification of employees as independent contractors: Some employers may misclassify employees as independent contractors in order to avoid paying them overtime or providing them with benefits.
  • Misclassification as exempt employees: Employers may misclassify employees as exempt from overtime pay when they are actually entitled to it.
  • Failure to provide accurate paystubs: Employers must provide employees with accurate paystubs that show the number of hours worked and the amount of wages earned.
  • Deducting from the wages without proper authorization from the employee.
  • Unlawful wage and hour practices such as not providing breaks or not paying for all hours worked.
  • Failure to pay for all hours worked: Employers must pay employees for all hours worked, including any time spent on training, meetings, or other activities that are required by the employer.
  • Failure to pay for travel time: Employers must pay employees for any time spent traveling for work, including transportation to and from job sites.
  • Failure to pay for on-call time: Employers must pay employees for any time spent on-call if they are required to be available to work during that time.
  • Failure to pay for waiting time: Employers must pay employees for any time spent waiting for work or for equipment if they are required to be on the job site during that time.
  • Retaliation for reporting wage violations: Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who report wage violations, such as by firing or demoting them.

Laws That Help Employees Recover Unpaid Wages

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that provides employees with the right to be paid for all hours worked, as well as overtime and minimum wage. The FLSA also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report violations of the law.

The Florida Minimum Wage Act

Florida’s Minimum Wage Act (MWA) is a state law that requires employers to pay at least the minimum wage as set forth by state and federal law. It also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report violations of the law.

Recover the Wages You Deserve

If your employer has not paid you the wages that you’re entitled to compensation including:

  • Back wages: Compensation for the wages you should have been paid including unpaid commission, bonuses, sick time, vacation time, tips, etc.
  • Liquidated Damages:  An additional amount equal to the unpaid wages. For example, if you’re owed $20,000 in back wages the liquidated damages would add another $20,000 for a total of $40,000 in compensation.
  • Attorney’s Fees and Court Costs: To cover the costs associated with filing a wage claim lawsuit.

Contact Us For A Free Consultation

If you believe that your employer is not paying you the wages that you are owed, contact Yormak Employment & Disability Law for a free and confidential consultation. Located in Florida, our firm has years of experience fighting unlawful wage and hour practices. Call us today!

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