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                                                       Unpaid Overtime Wages                            

Often times employees are unaware of their rights under the law. Often times employers violate these rules and the employees never even knew they had rights to enforce.  Lutfi Law, P.A. fights for your rights under the FLSA.  If you believe you may have a case contact our office for a case evaluation.  

The federal law that protects your rights with regards to unpaid overtime and unpaid overtime wages is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition, Florida  law has a similar provision which covers wage and hour laws governing unpaid wages and overtime. Employees who are covered under the law, are required to be paid in full for all hours worked plus at least 1 1/2 times their hour salary for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. 

The following are guidelines to help you determine if you are not being fully compensated for your overtime work:
  • You are requested or demanded to work "off the clock";
  • Your timesheet is altered to reflect no overtime, even though you worked overtime;
  • You are denied overtime because it was not approved in advance by your manager or supervisor;
  • You are paid at only your base hourly wage even though you worked overtime;
  • You are told to put your hours down on the following week or granted comp time for your overtime hours;
You may also have a claim for unpaid wages for the following common violations:
  • You are paid less than minimum wage ($7.25 per hour in Florida);
  • Your employer fails to pay you for any portion of the total hours your have worked;
  • You receive more than minimum wage, however, your employer demands that you perform additional tasks before and after you clock in for work for which you are not paid;
  • You are denied breaks or meal time even though you are entitled to them;
  • You are not paid for getting ready for work or for cleaning up your work space after work, even though both may be a requirement;
  • You are automatically clocked out for breaks and lunch, whether you take them or not




We work diligently and tirelessly for each of our clients. Lutfi Law, P.A. explores every possible strategy when advocating to recover all of your unpaid wages and unpaid overtime to which you are entitled.  

If you believe that you may be entitled to unpaid overtime wages in Florida, Lutfi Law, P.A. is here to fight for your rights under the law. Contact us today at 321-421-6697 to schedule a consultation. 



This information should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. You are urged to consult competent counsel concerning your particular situation and any specific legal questions you may have.