Tag: Unpaid Overtime

  • Wage Theft in Pinellas County: How to Protect Your Rights

    Wage Theft in Pinellas County: How to Protect Your Rights

    Employees have the right to get paid what they are lawfully owed. If you believe you may have been the victim of wage theft in Pinellas County, all is not lost. You can take action to protect your rights and pursue what you are owed. Laws are on the books that protect workers from wage…

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  • What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act – and Why Should I Care?

    What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act – and Why Should I Care?

    The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and more to protect employee rights. If you believe you’re not being paid fair wages or have not received the compensation you are owed, discover how this law protects you and what you should do if your rights…

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  • Tis the Season: How to Report Unpaid Overtime and Wages During the Holidays

    Tis the Season: How to Report Unpaid Overtime and Wages During the Holidays

    In an ideal world, employers would always pay their workers fairly and on time. Unfortunately, that is not the world in which we live. There are instances when employers fail to pay their workers the wages they are owed. Although this can occur at any time of year, it is particularly common during the holiday…

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  • 3 Steps to Consider When Trying to Collect Unpaid Wages

    3 Steps to Consider When Trying to Collect Unpaid Wages

    Do you believe an employer has improperly withheld your wages? If so, you are not alone. Department of Labor statistics indicates thousands of people file unpaid wage claims each year. If you are in this situation, you are probably wondering what steps you can take to get the money you are owed. The following information…

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  • Be Prepared: What to Expect for Overtime Laws in 2019

    Be Prepared: What to Expect for Overtime Laws in 2019

    Have you heard what’s coming in 2019? FLSA overtime laws may very well be changing next year — which could affect the paychecks of millions of workers across the country. It’s quite possible that more people will be eligible for overtime pay than ever before. As advocates for employee rights, Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. wants…

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  • Top 7 Questions About Unpaid Overtime in Florida

    Top 7 Questions About Unpaid Overtime in Florida

    Do you think you are due unpaid overtime? Are you confused about FLSA overtime law? It is not uncommon for employers to say and do things to keep you from getting the fair wages that you’re due under the law. But employee rights can be pretty complicated. Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., is here to help…

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  • Confused About Overtime Holiday Pay? Here’s What You Need to Know

    Confused About Overtime Holiday Pay? Here’s What You Need to Know

    The subject of overtime holiday pay for Florida workers can be confusing. Employees have many rights under the law, but there are certain limitations to be aware of when it comes to your paycheck. First, let’s discuss the basics. Federal & State Law The Department of Labor oversees the rights of employees in the workplace.…

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  • How to File an Unpaid Overtime Claim in Florida

    How to File an Unpaid Overtime Claim in Florida

    But if you’re a non-exempt employee and work more than 40 hours in a workweek, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are required to be paid 1.5 times your regular hourly wage for each hour you work over 40 hours. In addition, in Florida non-exempt employee rights are protected under Section 24 of…

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  • How to File an Unpaid Wages Claim in Florida and Recover Your Back Pay

    How to File an Unpaid Wages Claim in Florida and Recover Your Back Pay

    Has your employer failed to pay you the wages you’ve earned? If so, under federal and Florida labor laws, you may have the legal right to recover those wages along with liquidated damages designed to penalize your employer for wage violations. In addition, you may also be entitled to court costs and attorney fees.  …

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  • 9 Reasons to Hire an Employment Attorney to Recover Your Overtime Pay

    9 Reasons to Hire an Employment Attorney to Recover Your Overtime Pay

    Under federal law, your employer is required to pay you for all hours worked, including a premium for work performed over 40 hours per week, unless you fall into a narrow category of employees “exempt” from the overtime rules. If you worked overtime and were not compensated properly for the work you performed over 40…

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