Overtime & Unpaid Wages Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale
Enforcing the Rights of Employees in South Florida Since 1982
Do you believe you have been unfairly compensated by your employer for work done at your job? Various types of wage and hour violations can occur in the workplace calling for the services of a knowledgeable and trusted employment law attorney. At The Amlong Firm, our legal team believes employers should be held accountable when they attempt to cheat employees out of their hard-earned wages.
Our lawyers handle many of these wage-and-hour claims on a contingency fee basis especially if we believe you have a strong case. Not only does the law forbid this behavior but it also makes your boss pay your attorney's fees if your claim is successful. With many years of legal experience under our belts, numerous awards and accolades concerning the quality of our legal ability and service, and a proven track record of courtroom wins, our firm offers peace of mind knowing that your case will be handled with true professionalism.
Unpaid wages or overtime? Arrange for your consultation with one of our Fort Lauderdale overtime & unpaid wages attorneys at (954) 953-5490 today.
Types of Wage Violations
Many types of wage and overtime violations can exist in the workplace, including the following:
- Employers illegally withholding commissions or wages
- Employers failing to pay the minimum wage
- Employers failing to pay overtime to workers
- Employers attempting to circumvent wage and overtime laws by classifying workers as exempt or independent contractors
- Employers asking employees to work through meal or rest breaks without pay
- Employers putting unreasonable deadlines on work projects which then force employees to work extra unpaid hours
- Employees putting time in for work projects or duties at home without pay
- Employers failing to pay employees for travel time related to work
- Employers failing to pay employees for work training, seminars, or other meetings
- Employers failing to properly calculate overtime pay; even when off by a small amount, it is a violation of federal law
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At The Amlong Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Karen is experienced, sharp, and driven by a pure and unrelenting sense of justice. During one of the hardest times in my life, she was a beacon of trust and strength. I recommend her in the strongest terms.Tannen C.
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“I have referred them several employment-related cases and they always get the job done. If you have an employment law question you should call The Amlong Firm.”Attorney Sam C. (Endorsing Bill and Karen Amlong)
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“During one of the hardest times in my life, she was a beacon of trust and strength. I recommend her in the strongest terms.”Tannen C. (Gender Discrimination)
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“The institution that I work at had falsely accused me of violating a communication policy and tried to make an example of me to other employees. I would have lost my job had it not been for Karen. Karen was patient and professional in her communication.”Danny (Job Rescue)
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“She fights for her clients and tries her best to ensure your rights are being protected. The decision to obtain Mrs. Amlong was the best choice I could have made dealing with my case.”Curtis (Race Discrimination)
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“The team cares about integrity and the truth. The team fights for what's right and fights within the confines of the law. They are 'by the book' even when the other side isn't.”Maya (Gender Discrimination)
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“Her strategy and control of the process resulted in a fair settlement without having to go through a trial by jury.”Jane (Age Discrimination)
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“I decided to take action against the sexual harassment, hostile working environment, and retaliation that I faced while working as a firefighter. They were very transparent on how tough and long this process could take when attempting to go against a City.”Melissa (Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination, Retaliation)
We Handle All Cases Big & Small
While many wage-and-hour claims involve relatively small amounts of money, such as when an employer doesn't pay a few hours of overtime in a single week. However, this amount can grow significantly over time, especially if your employer is doing the same thing to other workers.
In fact, we often find that when an employer is willing to treat one employee unfairly, it usually has no problem doing the same thing to other employees. Because of this, we also handle class-action lawsuits in which many workers have been negatively impacted by an employer's illegal wage-and-hour practices.
Our attorneys have helped workers in the construction industry and those in direct and indirect sales in class-action suits. We have also represented employees misclassified as independent contractors in the adult entertainment industry, the construction industry, the travel industry, and many others.
