Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t think you are being paid all wages owed, you should: (1) keep copies of your work schedule and keep track of the actual hours you work each work-day, including start time and end time, (2) keep copies of your pay stubs / pay checks showing what you were paid for the particular pay period, and (3)  call  The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. which represents employees throughout Miami and South Florida in unpaid wage and overtime claims. We can help you understand your rights and determine whether and to what extent you may be owed unpaid wages and your options for recovering the unpaid wages you may be owed.

Employers are required to pay their employees for all hours worked.  Depending on how you are paid and the amount of hours you worked during the work week, you may have a claim for additional pay, including possible overtime pay. The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. is based in South Florida and can answer questions you have regarding your pay and make sure you are paid what you are owed.

Depending on the type of wages you are owed, you may be entitled to recover unpaid wages, “liquidated damages” equal to the amount of wages you are owed, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Want to know what your case may be worth? Contact The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. in Hialeah, Florida today.

The time within which you have to file a claim for unpaid wages depends on the type of claim type of wages owed.  Some claims for unpaid wages must be filed within 2 years, while others must be filed within 5 years.  Time can be very important with legal matters.  Don’t jeopardize, waive, or lose your wage claim. Wage claims are time-sensitive. Waiting too long could result in losing your right to recover unpaid wages you are owed. Contact The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. as soon as possible, if you believe you are owed unpaid wages.

Before filing a lawsuit, some laws require an employee to first notify the employer in writing of an intent to file a lawsuit, the wages the employee claims are owed and certain other information and then give the employer time to pay the wages claimed or otherwise resolve the claim to the employee’s satisfaction. Not sure if a pre-suit notice is required or need help drafting or sending a required pre-suit notice? The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. can help.

Your solar panel system not producing the expected energy or not working completely may be caused by poor workmanship / faulty installation, defective equipment and/or misrepresentations by the solar company.  If you are having problems with your solar panels, The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. can review your contracts, investigate potential fraud or unfair or deceptive practices and help protect your rights under Florida law.

Different options may be available to homeowners whose solar panels are malfunctioning or who have been misled by a solar company or lender, including filing a lawsuit, going to arbitration, and filing a complaint with the Florida Attorney General’s Office or other consumer protection agencies. The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. helps homeowners throughout Florida determine the strongest and most effective way to pursue their claims.

If you believe you may have a claim against your solar company or lender, you should: (1) keep copies of your purchase / installation contracts, warranties, and loan / finance agreements, (2) keep copies of any emails, text messages, letters and other communications regarding your solar equipment, (3) take photos of any defective panels or workmanship and any damages caused as a result of installation of the solar equipment, (4) keep copies of your electric bills both before and after your solar equipment was installed and records of the solar equipment’s performance, and (5) call  The Diaz Law Firm, P.A. to discuss whatever questions or concerns you may have regarding your solar panel system.