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Dear Questioner:

Unfortunately, the State of Florida does not have a department to enforce the wage laws that govern your situation. The Labor Board you contacted was not created for this situation which helps explain why they have not been assisting you (though it certainly sounds like they could have been more generally helpful or sympathetic). To obtain legal help, you should try to find an employment attorney in your area. One of the best ways to find one is to contact the Florida State Bar Association referral service. They perform a detailed review of the qualifications of all the attorneys on their referral list, and if one of the attorneys on the list is able to meet with you, the attorney will only charge $25 for the first 1/2 hour consultation. Call 1-800-342-8011 Good luck to you.