Under state and federal laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to pay employees at least minimum wage—and overtime pay of at least 1½ the regular pay rate. Overtime applies to any hours worked above and beyond 40 hours in one week. However, sometimes employees go unpaid as employers fail to pay employees the wages they have earned.
If your employer failed to pay you overtime—or forced you to work off the clock—it may be in violation of the FLSA and Florida law. Even if you have questioned your employer, the answer you’ve received may be incomplete or inaccurate. Employment law can be complicated; so it is important that you get help from a qualified and experienced unpaid wages and hours attorney.
You may be hesitant to demand the overtime you have earned, and worried that your legal action may result in termination, reduced hours, or other unfair treatment. We at John Bales Attorneys want you to know, the law is here to protect you from retaliation. In some instances, the law allows for additional claims against your employer for relation.
If you have not received overtime pay that you have earned, contact John Bales Attorneys today for a free consultation. Our unpaid wages and hours lawyers will review your case and explain your potential rights or available recourse.