Monthly Archives: September 2017
Do I Have to Give Employees Working in Florida Meal Breaks or Rest Breaks Under Florida Law?
When it comes to meal breaks and rest breaks in Florida, are employers required to give these to employees? In other words, is an employee entitled to a meal break and/or a rest break anytime they are at work? What are the limitations with regard to an employee’s rights to breaks? And does an… Read More »
What Does It Mean to File a Charge of Discrimination and Who Can File One?
If you believe you have been discriminated or retaliated against at your Florida workplace due to your race, religion, national origin, gender, genetic information, disability, age, or sexual orientation, or even if you are an employer who is facing a discrimination charge, you are likely to have a lot of questions about how the… Read More »
Can My Employer Deduct Uniform Expenses from My Paycheck and Still Meet Minimum Wage Requirements?
If you work for minimum wage in Florida, which is currently $8.10 per hour (as of date of this blog), can your employer deduct the cost of a uniform or other required work apparel from your paycheck and still meet minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? And if an employer… Read More »