Work Law Pay Withdrawal In Miami-Dade
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This extends to three years for willful violations. Under the Florida Minimum Wage Act, the statute of limitations for an action to recover wages is typically four years but can be extended to five years for willful violations.
An employee who has not received the lawful minimum wage after notifying his or her employer and giving the employer 15 days to resolve any claims for unpaid wages may bring a civil action in a court of law against an employer to recover back wages plus damages and attorney's fees.
Depending on the amount you are owed, you can bring a claim for unpaid wages in Florida in small claims court ($8,000 or less, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys' fees), or in county or circuit court. If you are successful on your claims and have an attorney, your attorney's fees may be recoverable.
As used in this subparagraph, the term “initial employment probationary period” means an established probationary plan that applies to all employees or a specific group of employees and that does not exceed 90 calendar days following the first day a new employee begins work.
Miami-Dade County offers a generous leave package to employees, including: Two weeks of Annual Leave. Military Leave. Family Medical Leave for eligible employees.
Miami-Dade County provides retirement benefits for eligible employees through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The FRS is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides a defined benefit (FRS Pension Plan) and a defined contribution plan (FRS Investment Plan) option.
Employers sometimes use "probationary periods" when hiring new employees or promoting employees into a new position. The probationary period is used as a time to assess whether the new hire or newly promoted employee is a good fit for the position. Typically, probationary periods range from three to six months.
Miami Dade County has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 487 reviews left anonymously by employees. 84% of employees would recommend working at Miami Dade County to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.
Updated September 30, 2024 Effective September 30, 2024, the Florida minimum wage will be $13.00 per hour. On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment to gradually increase the state's minimum wage each year until reaching $15.00 per hour in September 2026.
Service contractor to cooperate. The service contractor shall permit County employees, agents, or representatives to observe work being performed at, in, or on the project or matter for which the service contractor has a contract.
