Employers in Florida have to balance the costs and risks of acquiring new talent with the need for consistent staffing. The company also has to invest substantially in not just the wages that the worker earns but also benefits and secondary financial obligations. Some...
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Wage & Hour Laws
How can I collect my unpaid commissions from my job?
Salespeople can often earn a great living plying their trade. But because sales jobs rely on the payment of commissions, the field of sales is subject to frequent instability from economic downturns and other factors. That’s just one of the negative aspects of the...
Why unpaid overtime claims are so common
Federal and Florida state laws protect the rights of employees while simultaneously limiting the liability of businesses. Sometimes, companies believe that they have technically complied with the law, but their workers may allege that they failed to do so. Those...
Why might commissions generate problems?
There are many ways to structure an employee’s earning. Some employers and employees favor a straight-out salary. Others prefer to include, or base compensation entirely, on incentives such as commissions. This is far more common in certain industries and roles than...
What if an employer pays less than the minimum wage?
Employers must pay employees a certain wage as a minimum. The current minimum wage in Florida is $12.00 per hour. This is the minimum wage for most employees in the state, exempting some student workers, tipped employees and other exempt occupations. The minimum wage...
3 common forms of wage theft
Wage and hour violations are common in the U.S. Research shows that wage theft accounts for more than three times as much economic loss yearly as other forms of theft combined. This is an alarming statistic. These are three common ways in which wage theft may occur....
5 examples of wage theft
Businesses are responsible for paying their employees for the work they do. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees have protection against unfair pay tactics. In short, employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay. When a business doesn’t pay...
Can employers withhold commissions?
Employees who have commissions as part of a compensation package put in hard work to reach their goals. Those commissions often serve as a significant portion of income earned, making it important for both employers and employees to understand the rules governing...
What are my rights if my employer owes me unpaid wages?
When you clock in and complete your designated work, as an employee, you expect to be fairly compensated for your output. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for an employer to fail to live up to their end of the bargain as far as remuneration for work done is...
Unpaid overtime wages in the hotel industry
Situations where a manager asks their staff to come to work early or stay an extra 15 minutes after their shift is a common occurrence in the hotel industry. However, even if those minutes look like a small amount of time, it can add up. Overtime laws in Florida...