Getting Paid
Fla. Stat. 448.110 — the minimum wage, 15 days' notice, and double back pay
In Florida, employers pay a state minimum wage for all hours worked, to those entitled to the federal minimum wage. The rate is adjusted every year for inflation, and the Department of Commerce and the Department of Revenue post the adjusted rate and its effective date by October 15.
Before suing for unpaid minimum wages, a written notice and 15 days. Before bringing a claim for unpaid minimum wages, the worker notifies the employer in writing of the intent to sue, identifying the wage claimed and the dates and hours. The employer has 15 calendar days after receiving the notice to pay or otherwise resolve the claim, and the limitations period is paused during those days.
A worker who prevails recovers the full unpaid back wages plus the same amount again as liquidated damages, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs, unless the employer proves it acted in good faith with reasonable grounds.
In any action for unpaid wages, the court may award the prevailing party costs and a reasonable attorney's fee. Neither section sets a deadline for a final paycheck.
Sources for this section (2)
- Fla. Stat. 448.110 — Florida Minimum Wage Act
- Fla. Stat. 448.08 — Court costs and attorney's fees for recovery of unpaid wages
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.