Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: geting money your boss owes you

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You do not need to take this far. You should ask for reimbursement from your company. Failing such, then your next option is to file a Statement of Claim in Summary Procedure (small claims) Court for the monies owed. You do not need an attorney.

Unfortunately, if you get terminated because of this situation, there would probably be no redress in a court of law as Florida allows an employer to fire and hire employees at will. You can file for unemployment but that is probably all that you can do.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.