Category Archives: minimum wage
Have You Been the Victim of a Sexual Assault in the Restaurant Industry?
During my 30 years of practice as an employment law attorney, I have encountered many employees that have been victims of sexual assault and harassment in the restaurant industry. Most of these victims are females, but there has been an upward trend in males experiencing the same issues. Servers and bartenders, typically those employees… Read More »
Fair Pay for Cheerleaders Discussed Across the U.S.
Cheerleaders on the sidelines and dancing at halftime are an integral part of the professional football and basketball experience. The squads of cheerleaders have strict schedules for rehearsals, learn multiple routines, perform at numerous games throughout the season, attend charity and promotional events, and adhere to strict guidelines for their appearance. Despite all of… Read More »
Florida Minimum Wage Increase
On January 1, 2015, the Florida minimum wage was increased by 12 cents an hour, which brings Florida’s minimum wage to $8.05. Florida’s minimum wage is now 80 cents above the $7.25 federal minimum wage. The Fair Labor Standards Act contains a provision that if a state has set a higher minimum wage than… Read More »