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...
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Wage & Hour Laws
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...
Understanding Florida’s laws on tip ownership
Florida, like many other states, abides by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA designates tips as the sole property of the tipped employee. Any employer who tries to blatently steal an employee's tips is breaking the law. Tip pooling arrangements...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and reasonable accommodations
Whether you are expecting a child or plan on getting pregnant at some point in the future, it is essential to have a clear understanding of your rights in the workplace, particularly your right to reasonable accommodations from you employer. The Pregnant Workers...
What rights do new moms have at work?
Not only do pregnant workers have rights when at their job, but new mothers returning to the workplace after giving birth to their child also have access to certain rights. Understanding these rights and entitlements is a crucial part of properly adjusting to...
What are the overtime pay rules in Florida?
Some states have their own specific laws regarding overtime pay, but Florida does not. Instead, the state follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. Quickbooks explains that employers must refer to the FLSA when making payments. There may be some...
How employees and independent contractors differ
When you earn money working for a Florida business, how the owner of that business classifies you matters and has far-reaching impacts. There are some significant and distinct differences between employees and independent contractors. These differences include...
The New-Old 80/20 Tip Credit Rule
Under the federal law known as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as regulated by the Department of Labor (DOL), employers may take a credit against their minimum wage obligations if an employee regularly receives tips. This is commonly referred to as a “tip...
Nonpayment of commissions in residential real estate
Many salespeople depend on commissions to provide them with income. In some industries, such as real estate, it’s common for salespeople, or agents, to receive no salary at all and to depend entirely on sales commissions. Commissions for residential real estate agents...