WAGE & HOUR

Have You Been a Victim of Unpaid Wages or Hours?

Far too often, dishonest employers try and cheat their employees out of their rightful wages. Do you suspect you may have been a victim? Contact the attorneys at Proctor & Kole at 850-422-0880 to set up your free initial legal consultation to discuss your case. 

What Qualifies As A Wage & Hour Case?


If any of the following happened to you, your employer may have committed a federal wage and hour violation and you may be entitled to past wages and punitive damages:
  • You were paid less than the minimum wage. 
  • You worked more than 40 hours in a week and did not get paid overtime or time and a half. 
  • You were forced to work before clocking in or after clocking out. 
  • You were not paid for required training, travel, prep work or cleaning up. 
  • You were required to work through scheduled breaks or perform any work duties during your lunch breaks. 
  • You were denied your vacation or sick leave.

If I Am Salary Can I Get Paid Overtime or Time and A Half?


Absolutely. It is a common misperception that salaried workers cannot get overtime or time and a half pay. Many salaried workers are still eligible to receive overtime or time and a half pay.

Are Assistant Managers Eligible For Overtime or Time and A Half


Yes. Again, this is a common misperception. Depending on the duties performed and other factors, assistant managers can still be eligible for overtime or time and a half pay. Call our offices today to speak with one of our attorneys and see if you are eligible for overtime or time and a half pay.

Am I Exempt From Overtime Rules?


May employers will intentionally or negligently classify certain employees as exempt from the overtime laws in order to avoid having to pay overtime or time and a half. Just because your employer has classified you as exempt doesn't mean that you actually are and you may be entitled to significant back wages and punitive damages. Call our offices today to see if you have been properly classified and whether you are due past wages.

If I Am On Salary Can I Get Paid Overtime or Time and A Half?


Absolutely. It is a common misconception that salaried workers cannot get overtime or time and a half pay. Many salaried workers are still eligible to receive overtime or time and a half pay.

Are Assistant Managers Eligible For Overtime or Time and A Half?


Yes. Again, this is a common misconception. Depending on the duties performed and other factors, assistant managers can still be eligible for overtime or time and a half pay. Call our offices today to speak with one of our attorneys and see if you are eligible for overtime or time and a half pay.

Am I Exempt From Overtime Rules?


May employers will intentionally or negligently classify certain employees as exempt from the overtime laws in order to avoid having to pay overtime or time and a half. Just because your employer has classified you as exempt doesn't mean that you actually are and you may be entitled to significant back wages and punitive damages. Call our offices today to see if you have been properly classified and whether you are due past wages.

How Do Wage & Hour Attorneys Get Paid?


Fortunately, the federal law governing wage and hour violations provides that the employer has to pay the employee's lawyer's fees when a violation is found to have occurred. 
Wage Attorney — Employment Law Book and Gavel in Tallahassee, FL
Share by: