Is your Employer STEALING from you? You May Not Even Realize It.

Fort Lauderdale, FL Employment Lawyers

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Do you know if your employer is keeping your hard-earned pay? Many employees don’t realize it, but wage theft is alarmingly common. Every day, millions of workers across America are shorted wages they’ve rightfully earned. Whether it’s a few cents deducted from your hourly wage or a much larger sum, wage theft adds up fast—and it costs more than just money. It steals your time, your peace of mind, and the lifestyle you've worked so hard to build.

What is Wage Theft?

Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay employees the full wages they are owed under the law. It’s one of the most pervasive and costly forms of theft in the United States, depriving workers of billions of dollars each year.

Wage theft can take many forms, including:

Violating federal or state minimum wage laws
Failing to pay overtime at the full legal rate
Not paying for all hours worked, including “off-the-clock” time and mandatory meetings
Misclassifying employees as exempt to avoid paying overtime
Misclassifying workers as independent contractors to deny benefits, overtime, and payroll taxes
Withholding tips meant for service workers
Failing to reimburse work-related expenses
Inaccurate or incomplete pay records
Not providing legally required notices
Unlawful deductions for uniforms, broken items, or other business-related costs

Wage theft undermines the American Dream. It's time to take action and reclaim what's rightfully yours. Call USA Employment Lawyers at (800) 483-0998 to schedule a consultation and find out if you’re owed money.

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At USA Employment Lawyers, we specialize in wage and hour law and have helped thousands of employees recover stolen wages. Our experienced legal team has successfully represented clients in collective-action and class-action lawsuits across the nation, holding employers accountable for illegal practices. Your case could be next. Let’s work together to get your money—and your future—back where it belongs.

If you suspect wage theft, don’t wait. Call USA Employment Lawyers at (800) 483-0998 to schedule a consultation and find out if you’re owed money. Our clients trust us, and employers know we’re a force to be reckoned with. Let us fight for your rights.

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Jordan Richards, Esq. Managing Partner
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Jordan Richards, Esq. is a Fort Lauderdale-based employment law expert and seasoned collective and class action litigator. At USA Employment Lawyers, he strives to provide his clients with personalized attention, innovative legal strategies, and aggressive advocacy in trial.
Sarah Schaefer, Esq. Attorney
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Sarah M. Schaefer is a Junior Associate Attorney and a recent addition to the devoted team of attorneys at USA Employment Lawyers. Her compassion and dedication to every one of our clients is what makes her an invaluable member to our team. Sarah works closely and personally with our clients from start to finish to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Patrick Solberg is an Illinois based Biometric Privacy and Employment Law Attorney with many years of experience in consumer protection class actions. His Experience includes serving as lead counsel on numerous class actions involving data breaches, BIPA, FHA insured mortgages, right of publicity cases, and telecommunications. Patrick enjoys working closely with clients and takes pride in the results he has achieved for them.
Michael V. Miller, Esq. Attorney
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Michael V. Miller, Esq. has been serving the South Florida community for over 15 years as a litigator in both employment law and complex commercial litigation. He is a key member of our team at USA Employment Lawyers who works diligently to provide clients with the very best representation possible.

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If you are employed in the state of Illinois, Florida, New York, Colorado, or any other state, you likely know that you have certain rights. However, not all workers know the full extent of their legal rights. At USA Employment Lawyers, we believe that the more informed you are, the better prepared you are to take action when your rights are violated. Browse our employment law FAQs to find answers to commonly asked employment law questions, or reach out to our firm to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our employment law attorneys. We are happy to discuss the details of your case and help you devise a personalized plan of legal action.

What Is a Collective Action Lawsuit?

A collective action is a multiple plaintiff lawsuit that is filed when there is an alleged violation of employees’ right to federal minimum wages or federal overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Under the FLSA, any employee who is a victim of wage theft can file a collective action against a current or former employer for themselves and for those “similarly situated” to them who join the case. Employees who wish to be part of the collective must opt-in to the lawsuit by submitting a consent-to-sue form that will be sent to them upon the court's conditional certification of the lawsuit. The FLSA protects plaintiffs by forbidding defendants from threatening or otherwise retaliating against them for participating in a lawsuit.
What Does a Class Action Require?

A class action only requires one representative to be filed. A class representative is an individual who has been harmed, believes others have experienced similar monetary injuries from the same action, possesses a desire for that action to end, and wishes to be remunerated for any monetary damages incurred by the wrongful actions. The class representative will help represent the suit as the “lead plaintiff” and they, along with the attorneys, represent the interests of the class. The claims or defenses of the other plaintiffs must be typical of the lead plaintiff. The common issues between the class and the defendants must predominate the proceedings.
Do I Qualify for Overtime Wages?

Overtime wages are available to employees who work more than 40 hours in one week. These workers are entitled to receive overtime wages of one and a half times their normal hourly rate of pay. However, there are certain exceptions to overtime, and not all employees are entitled to receive overtime wages.
Can My Employer Pay Me Less Than Minimum Wage?

In most cases, all employers in the state of Florida must pay their employees the highest applicable minimum wage which, in this case, is the state’s minimum wage of $12.00 an hour. One exception to this involves tipped employees. Employers may pay tipped employees less than minimum wage if they choose to apply the “tip credit.” In such cases, it is assumed that the employee will make up the difference in tips. The tip credit in Florida is $3.02 an hour, meaning employers may pay tipped employees as little as $8.98 an hour.
What Is an At-Will State?

Even though each US state has its own employment laws, employment is generally considered at-will. That simply means that an employer may fire an employee for any reason at any time, as long as the basis for firing is not discriminatory, retaliatory, or otherwise illegal in nature. There is usually no burden on employers to prove "just cause," although some states allow for exceptions.
Can I Sue My Employer?

Yes, it is possible to sue your employer if he or she has acted illegally. Prior to taking legal action, however, it is important that you understand your rights as an employee. Federal and state employment laws make it illegal for your employer to discriminate against you based on certain protected classes. It is also illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for speaking up for your wage rights under the FLSA or other applicable laws.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you can take legal action against your employer. It is important that you speak to an experienced employment law attorney who can help you navigate this process. Contact the team at USA Employment Lawyers for a free case evaluation today.