Category Archives: Wage Hour
Publix Managers Bring Wage and Hour Lawsuit in Tampa Court
A recently filed wage and hour lawsuit in Tampa has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about unpaid overtime and off-the-clock work. According to reports, a lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that certain Publix employees were not paid for all hours worked, including overtime, pre- and post-shift duties, unpaid meal breaks, and work-related communications… Read More »
With Rent in Tampa Rising, Every Cent Counts for Minimum Wage Workers – Find Out How to Hold Your Boss Accountable if You Are Being Unlawfully Underpaid and How a Lawyer Can Help
With rent in Tampa reaching record highs, every dollar matters for local workers. A recent report highlighted that minimum wage employees in the Tampa area simply cannot afford the average rent. Indeed, the cost of housing has continued to rise faster than Tampa workers’ wages, leaving many full-time workers struggling to keep up with… Read More »
Think Your Boss Is Cheating You on Your Pay but You Don’t Know How to Prove It? Find Out How to Gather Evidence in a Tampa Wage and Hour Case
If you are a worker in Tampa and you suspect your employer is not paying you what you have earned, it is important to know that you are not alone. The truth is that wage and hour violations happen more often than most people realize, especially in busy industries like hospitality, healthcare, construction, and… Read More »
Class Action Basics 101: The Role of a Class Representative in a Tampa Wage and Hour Class Action Case
There is no question that when one Tampa worker is denied fair pay, it often means others that are employed by the same employer and are subject to the same compensation system are too. Indeed, in many Tampa workplaces, pay practices are applied across the board. If one employee is not being paid properly,… Read More »
In Case You Missed It: Minimum Wage Increase in Florida
In case you missed the news, Tampa workers saw a boost in the minimum wage they must be paid when the state’s minimum wage increased to $13 an hour on September 30. The raise came as part of a voter-approved amendment (passed in 2020) that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour… Read More »
I Got My Paycheck and I Think My Employer is Not Paying Me Right — How Can a Tampa Wage and Hour Lawyer Help Me?
If you are an employee in Tampa and you received your paycheck and something seems off, for example, maybe your hours do not add up, your overtime pay is missing, or you are being paid less than minimum wage, it is important to know that you are not alone. Indeed, although virtually all of… Read More »
Your Tampa Wage & Hour Questions Answered: “I Just Got My Paycheck, and It Doesn’t Look Right. What Can I Do?”
For many Tampa workers, pay day is an exciting day, and a day that is much anticipated. However, when a Tampa worker opens up their paycheck only to discover that something seems off, they can feel confused, alarmed, and cheated. There is no question that whether your pay is lower than expected, missing overtime,… Read More »