Year: 2024
For many of us, our job is more than a paycheck. It is part of our identity. It defines the place we occupy in society. On top of the loss of income, the feeling that our job is a part of our life can make suddenly losing a job incredibly distressing. If you don’t understand […]
Can you be forced to work overtime? Is mandatory overtime legal in Florida? Or can you just say no? You might be surprised to learn that Florida does not address overtime hours or pay in its laws. Instead, the state relies on presiding federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay […]
The number of hours you work each week has little bearing on your rights as an employee in Florida. Whether a full-time or part-time employee, you have a right to be paid minimum wage or better for every hour you work. You should receive overtime pay when you work more than 40 hours in a […]
Some people new to the workforce in Florida are surprised to learn their employer doesn’t provide paid time off (PTO). Many workers who have paid time off are surprised to learn that private employers are not required to pay for any accrued vacation time or accrued sick leave. On the other hand, if your employer […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH) requires employers to provide a safe workplace free from hazards that could result in death or serious physical harm to their employees. Employees also have the right to file complaints about safety hazards, ask inspectors to visit the job site, and make reports without fear of retaliation. […]
If you must sign an employment contract to get a job, it is likely to contain an arbitration clause requiring you to resolve any contract disputes with your employer through arbitration instead of traditional litigation. Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution method in which a neutral third party hears and decides legal disputes. Arbitration is […]
The program helps young students develop essential skills in literacy and learning Cruz Law Firm, P.A., a Tallahassee, Florida firm, is pleased to partner with Pineview Elementary School to support students and teachers through the Classroom Connection Program. Classroom Connection is a partnership between the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, World Class Schools, and Leon […]
With the increased popularity of remote work and other forms of telecommuting in Florida, it is important for Floridians who work from home to understand what rights they have as employees under federal, state, and local laws. Regardless of whether an employer intentionally mistreats a remote worker, violating laws that apply to remote workers should […]
If you are employed in Florida, you should be making at least $12 per hour or at least $8.98 an hour if you are a tipped employee who regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips. The minimum wage increased to $12 per hour as of September 30, 2023, and will increase by $1 […]
Florida is what’s known as an “at-will” employment state. But what is at-will employment? At its simplest, it means either an employee or the employer can end an employment arrangement without cause and without notice. In other words, you can quit a job or be fired from a job for any reason, as long as […]