Wage and Hour Violations Lawyers in Miami
Serving Employees throughout Florida
When your paycheck doesn’t reflect the hours you have worked, it’s natural to feel frustrated and even powerless. At The Palma Law Group, we want you to know that you are not alone and you have rights under both state and federal law. Founded in 2007, our lawyers have built a reputation throughout the Miami area for defending employees who have been denied fair wages. We exclusively represent workers, never employers, and we operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Wage and hour violations are all too common in fast-paced industries across Florida, from the bustling hospitality and tourism sector to its growing logistics and healthcare industries. For example, Miami-Dade County’s restaurant and hotel employees are particularly vulnerable to wage theft through unpaid overtime or illegal tip pooling practices. We are here to protect workers like you and restore the pay you have rightfully earned.
Call (786) 254-6438 or contact us online today. We work with both English and Spanish-speaking employees.
Is Your Employer Stealing Your Wages? A Checklist of Common Wage and Hour Violations.
If you suspect your employer is shortchanging you, use this simple checklist:
- Unpaid overtime. Are you working more than 40 hours per week without receiving time-and-a-half pay? Many employers misclassify employees or fail to track all hours worked.
- Missed meals and rest breaks. Are you regularly required to work through your breaks or clock out while still performing job duties? Florida law and federal standards protect your right to uninterrupted meal periods in many cases.
- Off-the-clock work. Do you perform tasks before or after your shift, or work from home without compensation? This includes prepping equipment, closing out registers, or answering emails after hours.
- Illegal pay deductions. Has your employer deducted amounts from your paycheck for uniforms, breakages, or cash shortages? Many of these deductions are unlawful if they reduce your earnings below minimum wage.
- Misclassification as an independent contractor. Are you treated as a contractor to avoid paying benefits and overtime, even though your work is controlled like that of a regular employee? Misclassification is one of the common wage theft tactics.
If any of these situations sound familiar, your employer may be violating wage and hour laws. Your experience is not isolated, and you do not have to tolerate it. We are here to help.
We Stand With Workers
Here's What Sets Us Apart
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Employee-Only Representation
We stand firmly on the side of workers—never employers—giving our clients the confidence that their rights are our only priority.
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Providing Service in Spanish
Our contingency-based model ensures that clients can pursue justice without worrying about upfront legal costs—we only get paid if you do.
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Deep Knowledge of Florida Employment Law
With focused experience across Florida, we understand the complexities of state and local workplace protections and how to use them to your advantage.
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Trial-Ready Strategy from Day One
We prepare every case for trial, giving clients stronger negotiating power and ensuring that we’re always ready to fight for the best possible outcome.
Take the First Step to Protect Your Pay
Every day you wait to act could mean lost wages that may be difficult to recover later. At The Palma Law Group, we combine our deep understanding of Florida employment law with a deep commitment to justice in the workplace. We’ve been serving employees across Miami and the greater Florida region since 2007, fighting hard for workers to receive every dollar they have earned.
You do not need to know the details of wage and hour law before reaching out. That’s our job. What you need is an advocate who will listen, evaluate your situation honestly, and work to protect your rights. Your employer cannot legally retaliate against you for exercising those rights. Don’t let wage theft go unchallenged. Let our labor and employment lawyers help secure your hard-earned pay.
Call (786) 254-6438 today to schedule your free consultation.
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