Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Time Card Pay

My employers is not paying me according to my time card punch in and punch out. Can an employer legally take out breaks if I don't take them?


Asked on 4/01/06, 11:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Celler Celler Legal Group

Re: Time Card Pay

Under the FLSA, an employer must pay employees for all hours worked. Lunch deduction violations are very common and are reffered to commonly as "off the clock work." If your employer is doing this, it is illegal and you are entitled to compensation for those breaks which were deducted but that you did not actually take.

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Answered on 4/03/06, 8:20 am
Keith Stern Shavitz Law Group

Re: Time Card Pay

The answer is most likely NO. Please consult with an attorney immediately to determine what your rights are, as the company may be violating state law and/or federal law--including the Fair Labor Standards Act--especially if you are working more than 40 hours per week, because you may not be receiving all of your overtime compensation due to these deductions. Please feel free to contact us for further assistance.

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Answered on 4/03/06, 11:46 am


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