Wage and Hour Violations in Fort Lauderdale: Know Your Rights

Understanding Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 sets a federal minimum wage. Many states also have minimum wage laws. States can’t make a lower minimum wage, but they can make the minimum wage higher than federal law requires. Different types of employees might have special considerations. For example, employers who have employees that earn tips may be able to rely on tips to make up some of the employee’s minimum pay.

Overtime pay

Employees have the right to overtime pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act says that an employer must pay time and half for any hours that an hourly employee works over 40 hours per week. While there’s no maximum number of hours that an employee can work in a week, the employer must pay overtime for each hour that an employee works over 40 hours in a week. There’s no right to overtime for working on a Saturday or Sunday if the employee’s total hours stay under 40. There’s also no limit to the number of days that an employee can work in a week.

If you believe you’ve been denied proper pay or overtime, our experienced attorneys at Salas Law Firm can help. Contact us today to discuss your case and protect your rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act.