Isn't over time, time and a half? Even if a person is a server or cook?

Angela, I am sorry to hear about these working conditions. Employees in Florida are entitled to time and a half when they work more than 40 hours...

My company is a private own business is they company exempt from the law for the lunch breaks?

Unfortunately your employer can change your break time. They can also refuse to give you a break. However, you must be paid for all the hours that...

I hate to hear things like this. I agree with the other attorney who commented on this post. This behavior is unacceptable. Now, you are...

Working past your schedule time?

It is illegal for your employer not to pay you for working extra hours. Your employer must record all hours you work and pay you overtime when you...

How do I get my employer to pay me money owe for work?

Unfortunately wage theft is very common in Florida. Employment lawyers are able to use federal and state laws to help you recover your wages....

I am being forced out of my position after returning from my maternity leave by them changing my work schedules from 8 a.m. to 4

I’m sorry to hear that. FMLA leave is protected, meaning you need to return to the same or similar job benefits. Were you on FMLA leave? What...

How do I get paid for wages that I worked but the company is shutting down in Florida?

If the company is leaving Florida but has other locations, you should be able to recover the wages with the assistance of an employment lawyer....

Working employees with out adding to pay roll

It is illegal for the owner to pay employees without adding them to payroll. It is very likely that the employees are working overtime (more than...

I reported Timecard errors and was let go the very next day stating I was still in my 90 days probation .

I am sorry to hear that. Federal and state laws protect you from retaliation when complaining about pay errors. It is illegal for an employer to...

You are not responsible for paying the fine. The employer is responsible for making sure his truck is in compliance and for paying any fines....