The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved an ordinance prohibiting “Wage Theft” in Alachua County. The Wage Recovery Ordinance, Chapter 66 of the Alachua County Code, became effective on January 1, 2014.
It’s Simple! Answer Yes or No to each of the 4 questions below:
If you answered “Yes” to questions 1 – 3, then your complaint may be covered. If you answered “No” to questions 1 or 2 then your complaint is not covered. If you answered “Yes” to question 4 then your complaint is not covered.
If you are still unsure, please call the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275; or send an email to: wagerecovery@alachuacounty.us; or submit a Wage Theft Online Inquiry Form.
Call, visit or email the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at: wagerecovery@alachuacounty.us.
You will be scheduled for an appointment to discuss the specifics of your complaint and to complete the required paperwork. Please bring any supporting documentation (such as pay stubs, timesheets, work schedules, emails, or employment agreement) to your appointment.
The Equal Opportunity Office will attempt to resolve the complaint by the agreement of both parties, a process called “conciliation”. If conciliation fails, either you or your employer can request a hearing within 15 days of receiving notice that conciliation has been rejected or failed.
Alachua County will appoint a Hearing Officer (HO), who may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, compel the production of and receive evidence.
At the hearing, both the claimant and the employer will have the opportunity to present their cases. If the HO determines that a wage violation has occurred, he or she may order the employer to pay liquidated damages to the claimant of up to two times (2x) the amount of wages claimed, as well as payment of administrative costs associated with conducting the hearing, payable to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.
Final Orders will be sent to all parties.
If more than 180 days have passed since wages were due or for more information on Wage and Hour laws, call: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 1-866-487-9243 (toll free) or Visit www.wagehour.dol.gov
Yes.