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If you’re looking for assistance with employment law, our team of experienced employment lawyers can help. We understand the ins and outs of both federal and state law when it comes to workers’ rights, compensation, unions, and ERISA. By working closely with our employment rights lawyer at Levin Litigation in Hollywood, FL, we can provide tailored legal guidance to fit your specific needs.
At our law firm, we provide employees with advice and guidance on a wide range of employment laws, including Title VII, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal disability protection laws, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition, we are well-versed in all Florida-specific employment laws.
If you’re looking for legal assistance with employment issues, our labor & employment law firm in Hollywood, FL, can help. We regularly assist clients with anticipating, addressing, and resolving employment matters before they turn into bigger problems. And if litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced litigation attorneys who can represent our client’s interests.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes minimum wage and overtime pay standards for many employees.
As of September 30, 2022, the state of Florida has raised its minimum wage to $11 per hour for standard employees and $7.98 per hour for tipped workers. This is part of the state’s plan to eventually raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. Both the State of Florida and the federal government have laws in place to ensure that all employees are properly compensated for their work.
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must pay their employees at least the federal minimum wage. However, there are exceptions for tipped employees, and the FLSA has special rules for how these employees should be paid. Thanks to this legislation, many workers across the country are entitled to 1.5 times their normal hourly rate for any time worked over 40 hours in a week.
There are also various protections entailed by the Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). For example, the FMLA requires most employers to provide employees with up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for any qualifying family or medical reason. These may include the birth or adoption of a child, the serious illness of the employee or a family member, and caring for a family member with a serious health condition. Denial of lawful family or medical leave is a direct violation of this protected right as established by the FMLA.
It is illegal for an employer to deny an eligible employee’s request for FMLA leave. If your employer denies your request for FMLA leave, you may be able to take legal action. An experienced labor attorney can help you assert your rights and get the leave you deserve.
If your employer has misclassified you as an independent contractor, denied you overtime pay, forced you to pool tips, or taken other unlawful actions in order to avoid paying you what you are owed, you may have legal recourse. You could pursue legal action in order to recover any damages that have been incurred.
If you are seeking the assistance of a qualified legal representation, look no further than Levin Litigation, PLLC. We are pleased to offer our services to individuals residing in Hollywood, Miami, Broward, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Tampa, Jacksonville, and the rest of Florida. Get started with an initial consultation by contacting our firm today.
To learn more about our team and our services, call us at (954) 678-5155. We look forward to helping you!
