Employment and Lost Wage Attorneys
According to Florida International University using data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, Miami-Dade County has the largest amount of documented wage theft cases and the largest average amount of wage recovery per worker in the state of Florida. What is wage theft? Wage theft occurs whenever an employer underpays a worker what they are owed, pays less than the minimum wage, fails to pay overtime, fails to pay for all hours of work, takes an unlawful tip credit, makes improper deductions from employees’ paychecks, or misclassifies employees as exempt from overtime. These actions are called wage theft because workers are literally robbed of wages they are due under the law. Abraham Law Group helps employees throughout Florida and Illinois recover the wages they are owed and holds employers accountable for wage theft and other workplace violations.
Experienced Representation for Employment and Wage Claims
Employment
& Lost Wage Attorneys
Representing employees in wage disputes, overtime claims, workplace discrimination matters, and employment litigation.
Proven
Employment Law Experience
Handling complex wage and hour violations, discrimination claims, and workplace disputes throughout Florida and Illinois.
Focused on Recovering What You Are Owed
We help employees pursue unpaid wages, overtime compensation, lost income, benefits, and other available damages.
Strong Advocacy
& Litigation
Strategy
Whether negotiating with employers or litigating in court, we aggressively protect employee rights and seek meaningful results.
Employment and Lost Wage Legal Services in Florida
Employees have important rights under both federal and Florida law. When employers fail to comply with wage laws or engage in unlawful workplace conduct, employees may be entitled to recover compensation and other remedies. Abraham Law Group helps workers understand their rights and pursue the claims they deserve.
Unpaid Wage Claims
Employers are required to pay employees for all hours worked. Unfortunately, wage theft remains a common problem throughout Florida. Employees may be entitled to compensation when employers fail to pay minimum wage, improperly deduct wages, or refuse to compensate employees for time spent performing work-related duties.
Common unpaid wage violations include:
- Forcing employees to work off the clock
- Requiring employees to work through unpaid meal breaks
- Failing to pay employees for time spent waiting or remaining on-call at a worksite
- Refusing to pay for required travel time while on duty
- Payroll calculation errors and inaccurate time records
- Improper deductions from employee paychecks
- Unlawful tip credit practices affecting tipped employees
Florida’s minimum wage has steadily increased in recent years and is scheduled to reach $15 per hour on September 30, 2026. Employers who fail to comply with minimum wage laws may be held accountable for unpaid compensation.
Unpaid Overtime Claims
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek must be paid overtime at one-and-one-half times their regular rate of pay.
Overtime violations commonly occur when employers:
- Fail to properly track hours worked
- Require employees to perform work before or after scheduled shifts
- Misclassify employees as exempt from overtime requirements
- Misclassify workers as independent contractors
- Manipulate time records to avoid paying overtime
Determining whether a worker is truly exempt or qualifies as an independent contractor often requires a detailed legal analysis. Many employees are incorrectly classified and lose substantial overtime compensation as a result. The law generally allows workers to recover unpaid wages from the previous two years, or up to three years when an employer’s violation was willful. Acting quickly is important because older wage claims may be permanently lost.
Employee Misclassification Claims
Employers sometimes label workers as independent contractors when they should legally be treated as employees. This misclassification can deprive workers of overtime pay, benefits, unemployment protections, and other legal rights. We evaluate employment relationships and help workers pursue compensation when employers improperly classify them to avoid legal obligations.
Lost Wage and Income Claims
Employment violations often result in significant financial losses. We help workers pursue compensation for:
- Unpaid wages
- Unpaid overtime
- Lost income
- Lost benefits
- Bonuses and commissions
- Back pay
- Front pay
- Other employment-related financial damages
In many wage claims, employees may also recover additional damages, attorney’s fees, and litigation costs under applicable laws.
Employment Discrimination and Harassment Claims
Employees deserve workplaces free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Federal and Florida laws prohibit employers from treating workers unfairly based on protected characteristics or retaliating against employees who report unlawful conduct.
Abraham Law Group represents employees in claims involving workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environments, retaliation, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate disabilities, pregnancy discrimination, and unequal pay practices.
Federal law protects employees from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and citizenship status. Florida law extends additional protections based on marital status, HIV-positive status, an AIDS diagnosis, and sickle cell anemia.
Who May Be Responsible for Employment Law Violations?
Employment law violations can involve multiple parties depending on the workplace structure and circumstances.
Depending on the workplace structure, potentially responsible parties may include the employer itself, business owners, corporate entities, management or human resources personnel, staffing agencies acting as joint employers, and supervisors directly involved in the unlawful conduct. Determining who is legally responsible is an important step in pursuing compensation and other remedies.
Why Employment Claims Become Complicated
Employment disputes often involve complex legal issues, extensive documentation, and conflicting accounts of workplace events.
Challenges frequently include incomplete payroll records, employer misclassification arguments, disputed work hours, retaliation concerns, and internal investigations, along with the administrative filing requirements and legal exemptions that come with navigating multiple overlapping state and federal laws. Having experienced legal counsel can help employees preserve evidence, understand their rights, and avoid mistakes that may affect their claims.
Federal and Florida Employment Laws
A variety of state and federal laws protect workers and establish employer obligations.
These laws include:
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- Equal Pay Act
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- Florida Civil Rights Act
- Various whistleblower and retaliation protections
Depending on the circumstances, employees may need to file claims with agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Florida Commission on Human Relations before pursuing litigation. The attorneys at Abraham Law Group help employees evaluate their options, navigate administrative requirements, and pursue the most effective strategy for their situation.
Potential Compensation in Employment Cases
Employment violations often result in significant financial losses. We help workers pursue compensation for unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, lost income and benefits, bonuses and commissions, and back and front pay. In many wage claims, employees may also recover additional damages, attorney’s fees, and litigation costs under applicable laws. Every case is different, and the available remedies depend on the specific facts and legal claims involved.
What To Do If You Believe Your Rights Have Been Violated
Save pay stubs, schedules, timesheets, performance reviews, emails, text messages, and any other records related to your employment.
Maintain detailed notes regarding unpaid work, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other unlawful conduct.
Follow company reporting procedures when possible and keep copies of any complaints or communications.
Do not delete emails, text messages, payroll records, or documents that may support your claim.
Employment claims are subject to strict deadlines. Waiting too long may limit your ability to recover compensation.
Early legal advice can help protect your rights, preserve valuable evidence, and position your case for the strongest possible outcome. Contact Abraham Law Group today for a confidential consultation regarding your employment or lost wage claim.
Serving Clients Across Florida and Illinois
Florida
Illinois
In addition to these locations, we represent clients in communities throughout Florida and Illinois. Our firm works with clients across each state, including many surrounding cities and communities.
Why Choose
Us?
Clients choose Abraham Law Group because employment and wage claims require more than filing paperwork. Our team understands how employers and their attorneys evaluate, dispute, and defend these claims, and we help employees build stronger cases from the start.
Meet Our Attorney
Joseph Abraham is an experienced insurance litigation attorney with over 18 years of practice, focused on holding insurance companies accountable. He represents individuals, families, and businesses in property damage, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, providing strategic and aggressive advocacy.
He earned his degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from St. Thomas University, and is licensed in Florida and Illinois. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father.
Speak With an Employment & Lost Wage Attorney Today
If your employer has failed to pay you what you are owed, you don’t have to face the situation alone.
Call Abraham Law Group at 305-605-2222 today to schedule your consultation.
Let our team review your case, explain your options, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.