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Defending Florida Employers Against Unpaid Wage Claims<\/h1>

KEW Legal represents business owners across Miami-Dade and Broward counties when an employee demand, complaint or lawsuit over pay raises questions about the company's obligations and exposure. Our attorneys help you respond with a clear strategy.<\/p>

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By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If an employee says you owe unpaid wages, the clock may already be running. An unpaid wages lawsuit defense attorney for a Florida employer reviews the claim, tests the numbers against your records, and answers within the deadlines that apply. This page explains how that defense works for owners, managers, and HR leads in Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida. It is general information, not advice on your specific facts.<\/p>\n

What an Unpaid Wage Claim Against a Florida Employer Is<\/h2>\n

An unpaid wage claim is an employee’s allegation that the business did not pay wages it owed. The claim may involve regular pay, overtime, a final paycheck, tips, or a minimum wage shortfall.<\/p>\n

Claims usually arrive in one of four forms:<\/p>\n