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How Far Back Can You Claim Overtime? If your employer owes you unpaid wages, including unpaid overtime, you can file a claim with the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, and it will do an investigation. However, in most...

Compensation & Settlements Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to significant and long-term issues—and they could happen to anyone. In more severe cases, people who have sustained TBIs could permanently lose cognitive function and memory. In addition, they could develop mood swings and...

How You Manage Tipped Employees Is Changing

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]Three questions continually come up when trying to understand how wage and hour laws apply to tips. If employees pool tips and distribute them, should a nontipped employee be entitled to them as well? Does an employer have a right...

Can Your Employer Keep Your Tips?

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Tip Regulations under the FLSA With recent changes to Florida’s minimum wage laws, it’s fair for employees who rely on tips to wonder, can your employer keep your tips? The rules regarding the calculation of your wages in coordination with...

Is it Legal Not to Pay Overtime?

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Is it Legal Not to Pay Overtime? Not paying overtime to employees who are entitled to overtime pay is not legal, but some employers will still try to avoid paying. If you are an employee entitled to overtime but your...

Protect Yourself By Knowing How You Are Paid

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As an employee, you should know the difference between daily rate, overtime, and piece-rate. Without understanding how you are paid, you may not fully comprehend what you are entitled to. For instance, certain jobs may be exempt from overtime pay—but...