Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: Employer Failed to Pay

Your most fundamental claim is for a breach of contract since you were contracted to do the work for pay and have not been paid. That means you would have to sue, which of course is time consuming and can be costly. However, perhaps the threat of a suit by many contractors would be enough to get the company to pay.

If you all present a untied face, perhaps all going to the company together and confronting the owner (diplomatically but firmly - do not be belligerent or accusatory - rather, just calmly demand what is rightfully yours), or all signing and sending a demand letter, that would do the trick.

You can also call the local office of the US Department of Labor, ask for the wage and hour division, explain the matter and ask if they can help. (They may only be able to help employees as opposed to contractors, but it is worth a call.)

There may also be other factors which bring the DOL into play. For example, does the company do government contracting? If so, then the DOL Office of Federal Contrator Compliance Programs might be able to help.

If you and/or the other contractors think you need an attorney to help, please call for a free consultation.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

The Sheldon Law Firm

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Re: Employer Failed to Pay

If you all have claims which can be brought together, the total sum owed may be fairly significant and thus more likely to force the contracting party to pay. In this regard, a civil action on behalf of all parties may be necessary, so please feel free to contact me at (305) 755-9441 for further assistance.