Employment Law Withholding Pay In Florida
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Under the Florida Minimum Wage Act, employees have the right to sue their employers for unpaid earnings. Before filing suit, the employee must file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor for violation of the federal labor laws. Once that complaint is filed, the employee can then file legal action.
These deductions cover Medicare and Social Security. You should also expect that your employer will withhold a certain amount of taxes from your paychecks, as well. When it comes to other deductions and their legality, there is no specific Florida state law that governs paycheck deductions.
Unlawful deductions include those for lost or damaged company property; business losses; register shortages; and overhead expenses. An Outten & Golden attorney can analyze whether a particular wage deduction is legal or not under federal and state law and counsel workers on their options to recover all earned wages.
Under the Florida Minimum Wage Act, employees have the right to sue their employers for unpaid earnings. Before filing suit, the employee must file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor for violation of the federal labor laws. Once that complaint is filed, the employee can then file legal action.
In California, employers are prohibited from withholding an entire paycheck for any reason.
The answer depends on your claims and willingness to pursue litigation. If your claims are strong and you are invested in the litigation process, it can be very “worth it” to feel you are standing up for accountability, getting compensation for your injuries, and incentivizing the company to change its ways.
