Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Florida follows federal FLSA overtime rules with a $14.00/hour minimum wage (effective Sep 30, 2025). Several Florida counties offer enhanced local protections with treble (3×) damages—50% more than federal law. If you work in tourism, agriculture, healthcare, or other industries and aren't receiving overtime pay, you may be owed significant back wages.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Florida does not have separate state overtime laws. All overtime requirements follow the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This means Florida workers get the same overtime protections as workers in all 50 states: time-and-a-half pay for hours over 40 per week.
After 2026: Minimum wage will adjust annually for inflation using the CPI-W index per Amendment 2 (passed by Florida voters in 2020).
While Florida follows federal FLSA rules statewide, several counties have enacted their own wage theft ordinances that provide stronger protections and faster recovery than federal law alone.
Most notably, four major counties offer treble (3×) damages compared to federal law's double (2×) damages—that's 50% MORE in your pocket.
Example Recovery: If you're owed $10,000 in unpaid overtime:
TREBLE (3×) back wages
50% more than federal FLSA
Minimum: $60
Maximum: $15,000
Consumer Mediation Center
Faster than federal court
Major Cities: Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Doral, Kendall, Coral Gables, Homestead, Aventura
⚠️ Note: No attorney fees awarded under Miami-Dade ordinance (unlike FLSA). However, the 50% higher damages often outweigh this limitation for claims under $15,000.
Ordinance: Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 22 (Enacted 2010) | Contact: Consumer Protection Division | SEO Keywords: Miami wage theft, Miami-Dade unpaid wages, Miami Beach overtime lawyer
TREBLE (3×) + Attorney Fees
Best recovery in Florida
Minimum: $60
No maximum limit
Professional Standards Section
Administrative hearing
Major Cities: Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach
✅ Advantage: Broward combines high damages (3×) WITH attorney fee recovery—making it ideal for workers who need legal representation.
Ordinance: Broward County Code Chapter 20½ (Revised 2018) | Contact: Professional Standards Section (954) 357-6500 | SEO Keywords: Fort Lauderdale wage theft, Broward unpaid wages, Pembroke Pines overtime lawyer
TREBLE (3×) back wages
Via mediation program
Minimum: $60
Mediation up to $5,000
Consumer Protection Services
13th Judicial Mediation
Major Cities: Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace
📞 Contact: Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Services at (813) 635-8316 or wages@hcfl.gov for wage recovery assistance.
Ordinance: Hillsborough County Wage Recovery Ordinance (2015) | SEO Keywords: Tampa wage theft, Hillsborough unpaid wages, Tampa overtime lawyer, Brandon wage recovery
TREBLE (3×) + Costs
Liquidated damages + attorney fees
File within: 1 year
From last work date
Office of Human Rights
Special Magistrate hearing
Major Cities: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Safety Harbor
📞 Contact: Pinellas County Office of Human Rights at (727) 464-4880 for wage theft complaints. Hearings typically held third Monday of each month.
Ordinance: Pinellas County Code Chapter 70 Article IV (2016) | SEO Keywords: St. Petersburg wage theft, Clearwater unpaid wages, Pinellas overtime lawyer, St Pete wage recovery
Alachua County
Major City: Gainesville
Ordinance confirmed, limited public details
Osceola County
Major Cities: Kissimmee, St. Cloud
Ordinance confirmed, limited public details
Note: Orlando/Orange County does NOT have a local wage theft ordinance.
We analyze both federal and local options during your free consultation to maximize your recovery.
Being paid a salary does not automatically make you exempt from overtime pay. You must meet specific salary AND duties tests.
Common in oil & gas, construction, agriculture. Employers incorrectly believe day-rate workers are not entitled to overtime.
Requiring work before clocking in, after clocking out, or during unpaid breaks without compensation.
Deducting lunch breaks when employee worked through lunch or was interrupted. This is unpaid off-the-clock work.
Managers or supervisors participating in tip pools, or requiring tips to be shared with non-tipped employees like cooks or dishwashers.
Failing to include bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials in regular rate calculation for overtime pay.
Florida's largest industry frequently violates overtime laws:
Miami-Dade advantage: Hospitality workers can recover 3× damages under local ordinance.
Farm and agricultural workers often denied overtime:
Medical facilities with chronic overtime violations:
Hillsborough/Pinellas advantage: Healthcare workers can pursue treble damages through local programs.
Retail managers and associates frequently misclassified:
Construction workers commonly paid day rates without overtime:
Logistics workers and warehouse staff denied proper overtime:
Broward advantage: Best recovery option with 3× damages PLUS attorney fees.
All overtime pay you should have received at time-and-a-half rate for hours over 40 per week.
Equal to your unpaid wages (effectively doubles your recovery). This is mandatory under FLSA unless employer proves "good faith."
Paid separately by your employer under federal law. This is NOT taken from your recovery.
⚠️ Don't wait - you lose older claims as time passes!
If you're owed $10,000 in unpaid wages and work in a county with enhanced protections:
Florida offers unique wage protections through local ordinances and state law that can result in significantly higher recoveries than federal FLSA alone.
🌴 Florida's local ordinances can increase your recovery by 50%
We analyze federal vs local filing to maximize your damages
Paul M. Botros is licensed in Florida and maintains an office in Plantation, FL. This means direct knowledge of Florida courts, Florida judges, and Florida-specific wage issues—including expertise in local county ordinances that provide enhanced protections.
Office Location: 8151 Peters Road Suite 4000, Plantation, FL 33324
Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.