Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: compensation

Small claims is $5,000 limit. You may be able to get an attorney to handle it on a contingency basis. Depending upon where you are located I can talk with you further about it or refer you the an attorney who can handle it for you.

Re: compensation

Florida small claims court is limited to amounts of $5000 or less, so you will likely need to bring a civil action in court if you cannot reach an agreement with the employer.

Your first step might be to consult with an attorney to see how strong your case is. For example, many monetary disputes revolve around commissions that can be very difficult to recover. In any case, it is often worth negotiating a settlement and avoiding litigation, although you would typically accept less than the full amount to settle.

If you want, you can email directly to me for a free consult and and I can point you in the right direction and/or let you know if I can help. You can also get a referral from the Florida Bar Association.

As for fees, attorneys charge anywhere from $100 to $500 per hour, depending on the case, their experience and expertise, and other factors. I try to keep costs down and use flat fees when appropriate, but as you probably know, litigation is very time consuming and that's why it is expensive.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

The Sheldon Law Firm

[email protected]

Caveat: This is general advice only and should not be relied upon as legal advice because all facts and circumstances are not known to the author.