Unpaid Wages and Overtime

Do you think you've suffered because an employer violated the law concerning your wages or hours? That usually happens one of two ways: Either you've been misclassified as "exempt," which means the employer will say you're not entitled to overtime. Or, You won't be paid time you're entitled to, such as hours not showing up on your time card, or not credited for work done. Or maybe your pay stubs are missing those hours, and unpaid overtime as well.

Misclassification depends on a lot of factors. It may also depend on the state in which you work. One crucial question to ask: "Are other people doing the same work getting paid overtime, while I'm denied it, based on my job title?" If the answer is "Yes," you may be entitled to overtime, no matter what your title.

Another very important factor, again depending on the state in which you work, deals with meal and rest breaks. If you are entitled to them, and you're missing them because "the work demands it," maybe the law demands that you get paid for those missed breaks.

By now you may have a gut feeling that you and maybe a lot of your co-workers are missing out on being paid a full and complete wage. Maybe this has gone on for weeks or months or even years.

If you think this may apply, please contact us. Maybe we can help. And if we can't help you, maybe you've got a son or daughter, maybe a friend, maybe a neighbor who could use this help. Maybe you could let them know about this information.