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Florida Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: FL Const. Art. X § 24
Florida minimum wage increases annually under Constitutional Amendment 2 until reaching $15.00/hr in 2026. FLSA weekly overtime rules apply.
Employee Statutory Rights (FL)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $13.00/hr for non-tipped employees.
- ✓ Direct cash wage of $9.98/hr for tipped employees (max $3.02 tip credit).
- ✓ Overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for hours over 40 per workweek.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (FL)
- § Post official Florida minimum wage notice in a conspicuous workplace location.
- § Ensure tipped workers receive at least $13.00/hr in total combined wages and tips.
- § Comply with federal FLSA recordkeeping requirements.
Florida Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Florida for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation FL Const. Art. X § 24, the 2026 minimum wage in Florida is $13.00 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Florida mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Florida follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Florida take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Florida permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $3.02/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $9.98/hr.
Common Florida Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Using outdated statutory rates after Florida's annual September 30 wage index update.
Improper tip pool sharing with non-service staff.
Failing to include non-discretionary bonuses in FLSA overtime regular rate calculations.
Did Your Employer Violate Florida Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from FL Const. Art. X § 24
Based on Florida labor code standards (FL Const. Art. X § 24), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Florida
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & FL Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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