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703 Waterford Way, Suite 1000, Miami, FL 33126
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800 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765
8461 Lake Worth Rd, Suite 172, Lake Worth, FL 33467
111 W. Main St., Suite 303, Inverness, FL 34450
100 E New York Avenue, Suite #103R, DeLand, FL 32724
601 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603
9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1010, Miami, FL 33156
3200 Emerson Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207
2001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
401 E. Las Olas Blvd, #1400, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
3333 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200B, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309
2801 W. Busch Blvd., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33618
1776 N. Pine Island Rd., #224, Plantation, FL 33322
Wage and hour law refers to laws and regulations that govern the terms and conditions of employment related compensation, working hours, and other related issues. These laws are designed to protect the rights of workers and ensure lawful employment practices. Some key aspects include:
Determining if you are entitled to overtime pay depends on your employment status, job duties, and applicable wage and hour laws in your jurisdiction. It is crucial that you review your employment contract and job classification to help gain a better understanding of your rights. Guidelines that can help determine if you are entitled to overtime pay include:
In many jurisdictions, requiring an employee to work off the clock without proper compensation is a violation of wage and hour laws. Employers are generally obligated to comply with minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Requiring an employee to work off the clock can lead to legal consequences for employers. Employees who believe they are required to do so should consider taking the following steps:
The classification of employees is a key distinction in wage and hour laws. It determines whether employees are eligible for overtime pay. Some of the main differences between exempt and non-exempt employees are:
Exempt employees are typically exempt from some provisions of wage and hour laws, including overtime pay requirements. They are generally paid a salary, rather than an hourly wage, and do not receive overtime pay beyond a standard 40-hour work week.
Non-Exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked beyond a standard 40-hour work. These employees are typically paid an hourly wage and keep more accurate records of hours worked.
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