The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage and overtime protections for many workers in America, and it is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. Employees are entitled to receive minimum wage and overtime protections under the FLSA regardless of their immigration status. Courts have held that […]
A common question asked by workers is whether they are entitled to paid lunch breaks. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require breaks or meal periods be given to workers. Some states may have requirements for breaks or meal periods. Florida law does require that minors under age 18 must be given an […]
An employer can use an employee’s tips as a credit against its minimum wage obligation to the employee (“tip credit”). This provides a way for employers to legally pay an employee less than minimum wage. Tipped employees are those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 per month in tips. If the employee does […]