Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Should I sue

I was fired from work, the owner claimed I was stealing. I NEVER stole (worked in plenty of places dealing with money and never have been accused of such either). The owner owed me my bonus money of one thousand three hundred and eighty dollars and still has not paid me (I have called him on it several times and get excuse after excuse). I can not file for unemployment because come to find out he had me off the books for a month and a half or so. He didn't believe in paying time in a half either when people worked over time (I worked over time week after week in the beginning and then stoped when people told me to because I wasnt getting time and a half). He is also going around telling people I stole from him and I NEVER did but come to find out there are people stealing from him (hear say, never actually saw with my own eyes). Hid daughters also use to be in and out of the gym day after day and he continually allowed them to take money out of the drawer. When he accused me of taking the money I had a two undred and some odd dollar paycheck that I had not even picked up for over a week because it was brought to his other business location (about 10 minutes away). Do I have a case and how should I go about it?


Asked on 7/11/07, 6:43 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Trey Miller Law Office of Trey E. Miller III, P.A.

Re: Should I sue

You may have a case for wrongful termination and damages for loss of pay. Feel free to contact my office.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 10:26 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Should I sue

I agree with Mr. Miller. The odds seem to be in your favor, at a minimum he can tell you how to avoid this type of situation in the future.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 12:19 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Should I sue

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

If the information you provided is correct, you have a claim under the Federal Wage and Hour laws. All employers must pay time and one half for all employees who work over 40 hours per week unless exempted under very strict guidelines. You should consult an employment law practioner who can advise you of your legal rights. Generally, if found to have committed a wrongdoing, the employer will be held responsbile for your legal fees and court costs too.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 10:39 pm


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