Payment to workers shall be made in the form of a check, money order or direct deposit and no less than bi-weekly and without subsequent deduction, except for. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs wage and hour rights in Florida, requiring covered workers to be paid the minimum wage and receive overtime pay.All employers in Florida must adhere to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 448.01 Legal day's work; extra pay.—. Most Florida employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek of at least one and one–half times their regular rates of pay. Under the Wage Theft Ordinance, if an employee is not paid the agreed upon wage, salary, or piece rate, the hearing officer can award treble damages. Employers must pay any overtime at 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay. Every worker is entitled to fair and correct pay according to the law. You are no different. Florida law prohibits any employer from firing an employee who is serving on jury duty.