SERVING ALL OF FLORIDA INCLUDING:
TAMPA | ORLANDO | MIAMI | SARASOTA
ST. PETERSBURG | JACKSONVILLE
Blog
-
Top Laws that Protect You When You’ve Been Laid Off
Losing your job is stressful. Beyond financial worries and health insurance concerns, you may be asking: What rights do I have after being laid off? Fortunately, several federal laws provide protection for employees who have been laid off.If you’re in Florida (especially Tampa or St. Petersburg), understanding these protections is even more important. Florida employees
-
Balancing Work with Treatment a Possibility for Cancer Patients
Often a diagnosis like cancer leads people to quit their jobs to focus on their health. But sometimes, cancer handled more like a chronic illness. According to an article in U.S. News & World Report, there are more than 13 million cancer survivors in the United States. Some deal with lingering medical issues. And while
-
Cuomo Takes on Wage Theft
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is making waves in nail salons throughout the Empire State by creating a multi-task force to investigate allegations of wage theft and unhealthy working conditions at nail salons. The War Against Unhealthy and Underpaid Working Conditions Nail salons are notorious for the noxious chemicals they use and workers are exposed
-
AT&T Overtime Wages Lawsuit
Unpaid overtime wages is a common problem, and a class action lawsuit recently filed against AT&T in California shows how pervasive it can be. The lawsuit accuses the telecom giant of failing to pay overtime to training specialists. Those employees say they often worked long hours and weekends but did not get their overtime pay
-
10 Things You Want to Know Before Hiring an Employment Lawyer
If you think you need an employment lawyer, there are several things you should think about before hiring one. Employment lawyers, and their skills in representing you, are not all equal. Some are more tenacious than others. Some are more experienced. Take the time to speak with several of them and ask the following: How
-
Hillsborough County Wage Theft
Wage theft is a major problem in Hillsborough County – far worse than other parts of Florida, according to a recent report in the Tampa Bay Times. Wage theft is an illegal practice that happens when employers withhold employees’ earnings – whether it is regular pay, overtime, or benefits. Hillsborough County Commissioners on Wednesday discussed
-
What Employees Should Know About the FMLA & Same Sex Labor Rules
Some companies adopted human resource policies over leave and benefits for domestic partners as early as 1982, before the debate over same sex marriage arose, but now that United States vs. Windsor (2013) has allowed that same-sex marriages performed in states where it’s legal are valid for purposes of federal law, this includes the Family
-
Fighting to Get Unpaid Wages
Wage theft is a growing problem in Florida.The industries that are the backbone of the Florida economy – tourism, construction, hospitality, and retail trade – are some of the most affected with the highest number of incidents reported. Wage theft, or unpaid wages, comes in a multitude of categories including unpaid overtime; non-adherence to minimum
-
Wage and Hour Violations
Wage and hour violations are generally more complex than a worker who is eligible for minimum wage and doesn’t receive it. There are all sorts of intricacies within the law that contribute to unpaid wages. Here are a few scenarios of wage and hour violations: Misclassification of Exempt and Non-Exempt Sometimes this is done through
-
FLSA: Is There A Statute of Limitations?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) established the minimum wage, overtime pay, and minor employment standards and reporting.Under FLSA covered employees are eligible for at least $7.25 an hour for pay (Florida is higher than the national minimum) and overtime pay for work weeks above 40 hours (for nonexempt employees). Overtime pay shall be paid
Recent Posts
- Florida Minimum Wage 2026: Check Your Paycheck for the Latest Increase
- What Is Overtime Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
- What Is the Statute of Limitations for an Equal Pay Claim in Florida?
- Pregnancy Discrimination in Florida: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for You (2026)
- What Are Some Examples of Equal Pay Violations?
Contact Us
No Fee Unless We Win. We get paid by getting you paid.
Contact us for a Free Case Evaluation
Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. operates on a contingency basis, ensuring that we do not receive payment unless we secure compensation for your case. If your workplace rights were violated, contact us today for free case evaluation.
