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Florida Wage and Hour Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Florida wage and hour laws<\/span> govern employees pay including a minimum wage<\/span> of $14.00, overtime pay<\/span>, and worker classifications. These statutes aim to protect workers.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Florida wage and hour laws<\/span> come from both state and federal sources. Florida labor laws<\/span> set its own minimum wage<\/span>, but largely follows federal rules on overtime, breaks, and leave. Understanding the rules can make a difference if you are looking to challenge a workers\u2019 compensation<\/span> claim or file a wage claim.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This article covers the key protections<\/span> under both Florida law and the federal <\/span>Fair Labor Standards Act<\/span> (FLSA<\/span>). If you believe your employer has violated your wage rights, an\u00a0employment law<\/span> attorney<\/a>\u00a0near you can review your situation and help you understand your options.<\/p>\n

How Workers Are Classified<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The state of Florida<\/span> adopts the FLSA<\/span>\u2019s employee classification structure. Workers who qualify for the federal <\/span>minimum wage<\/span> under the FLSA<\/span> are also covered by Florida’s state <\/span>minimum wage<\/span><\/a> guarantee. This means the federal definition of who is and is not an employee governs your rights under both state and federal law<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Under the FLSA<\/span>, workers fall into three main categories:<\/p>\n