Category Archives: Wage and Hour
Common Misconceptions About Tipped Worker Wages in Florida
Approximately 4 million workers in the United States are compensated primarily through tips (Tax Policy Center). In Florida, there are specific wage and hour rules and regulations in place for tipped workers. It is crucial that both employers and employees know the law. In this article, you will learn about some of the most… Read More »
An Overview of the DOL’s Most Recent Tip Pooling Guidance
On September 30th, 2025, the United States Department of Labor released guidance on specific issues related to tip pooling by employers. The matter in question involved front-house oyster shuckers at a restaurant. In this article, you will find an overview of the issue, the DOL’s guidance, and the implications for tip pooling more broadly… Read More »
DOL Recovers Nearly $600,000 on Behalf of Dozens of Construction Workers Who Were Denied Overtime Pay in Florida
On May 27th, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the recovery of nearly $600,000 on behalf of dozens of construction workers in Florida. The workers in question were reportedly denied the full and fair overtime pay that they were entitled to under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In this article, you will… Read More »
Report: Wage Theft a Serious Problem in Florida
According to a report from Orlando Weekly, wage theft remains a very serious problem in Florida and throughout the United States. The Farmworker Association of Florida—a workers’ advocacy group—states that they are receiving an increasing number of calls from employees who claim that they have not been properly paid. What is Wage Theft? As… Read More »
Wage and Hour Case: More than $180,000 Recovered on Behalf of Restaurant Workers in Southwest Florida
On February 7th, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) confirmed that it recovered $184,139 in back wages and liquidated damages for several dozen restaurant workers who were improperly denied the full and fair compensation that they earned under the law. The DOL determined that Sails Restaurant LLC—a Naples, FL-based business—violated seasonal guest worker requirements…. Read More »
$33,000 in Back Wages Recovered On Behalf of More than Two Dozen Florida Workers Denied Overtime Pay
On January 25th, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor confirmed that $33,319 in back wages and liquidated damages had been recovered on behalf of more than two dozen ambulance service workers in Florida. Investigators found that the company—Excelsior Ambulance Service of Lake City—failed to adjust the overtime pay rate… Read More »
Report: Approximately 14,000 Employees in Florida Owed Money in Unpaid/Underpaid Wages
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, there are approximately 14,000 employees in Florida who are entitled to more than $6.5 million in collective unpaid and underpaid wages. Notably, these are funds that have already been collected by employers from the United States Department of Labor (DOL). The federal agency is trying… Read More »
DOL Announces Recovery of Back Overtime Pay for Two Dozen Restaurant Workers in Orlando, FL
On September 26th, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the recovery of more than $120,000 in back wages for two dozen workers who were unfairly denied overtime pay. Sand Lake Pizzeria LLC—a franchisee of Giordano’s Pizza—denied workers any cash wage when they worked overtime hours. DOL… Read More »
More Than $60,000 in Back Wages Recovered for Hotel Workers in Florida
On July 27th, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the results of an investigation into three North Florida hotels. The DOL has recovered a total of $62,000 in back wages and liquidated damages on behalf of more than three dozen workers. The hotels improperly denied the workers overtime pay. In this article, you… Read More »
Are Employers Legally Required to Provide Meal Breaks or Rest Breaks in Florida?
The standard eight hour shift can be a long time—especially if you work at a busy or stressful job in a hectic environment. Most employers in Florida offer rest breaks and/or meal breaks to full-time hourly workers. Doing so can actually help increase overall productivity. You may be wondering: Is my employer required to… Read More »