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Fired or underpaid in Florida? Wage and workplace rules
Pay rules and injury-claim deadlines for workers in Florida, each checked against the state code or labor agency. Federal law also applies and some cities set higher minimums.
The Florida rules, checked against the source
Telling your employer about a work injury
An injured employee must advise the employer of the injury within 30 days after the injury or its first manifestation.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 440.185(1) · checked November 6, 2026
Temporary total disability pay
66 2/3 percent (66.67%) of the average weekly wage, subject to the statutory limits, generally for up to 104 weeks.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 440.15(2)(a) · checked November 6, 2026
Rules not listed here were left out because we could not check them against an official Florida source. That does not mean no rule exists.
What this means for you
Keep your own records
Write down your hours, pay stubs, schedules and the names of supervisors involved. Records made at the time carry weight.
Check both state and federal rules
Federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act) sets a floor. Where a state rule below is more protective, the state rule generally matters too.
Deadlines apply to wage and leave claims
Agency complaints and lawsuits have time limits. A lawyer licensed in the state can tell you which one applies to you.
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