Florida Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Construction Laborer hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($22.50/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under FL Const. Art. X § 24.
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In Florida, a Construction Laborer is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $13.00/hr (State industry median: $22.50/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week under FL Const. Art. X § 24.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Construction Laborers in Florida
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages)
Manual labor positions cannot be classified as exempt executive or administrative employees under 29 CFR § 541.3.
Florida Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory 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.
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Using outdated statutory rates after Florida's annual September 30 wage index update.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.
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Audit Florida Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Construction Laborers in Florida.