Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

final paycheck and 1yr &1/2 overtime wages

i was hired on 11/07 and i worked as a salaried employee as a receptionist i worked appr 50 hours per week but i was only paid for 40 hrs per week, quit on 5/8/09. i returned the office keys and the 3 company paid for shirts that i was given. i bought 6 of my own which my employer had embroidered. now my employer will not give me my final check because she says she does not want her company logo ''out there'' what can i do to get the money that my ex employer owes me?


Asked on 5/23/09, 6:27 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: final paycheck and 1yr &1/2 overtime wages

Sue her. You have a wage and hour claim to make for the overtime.

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Answered on 5/23/09, 6:40 pm
Matthew Sarelson Sarelson & Shafir LLP

Re: final paycheck and 1yr &1/2 overtime wages

You almost certainly have a lawsuit for unpaid wages. My firm handles these matters routinely throughout the state. Please email me at [email protected] to discuss this further. Best, Matthew.

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Answered on 5/23/09, 8:15 pm
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Re: final paycheck and 1yr &1/2 overtime wages

Please call my office if you wish to pursue further. You probably have claim for overtime as well as any salary you were not paid. Thanks.

Scott Behren

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Answered on 5/27/09, 10:07 pm


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