Were You Denied Overtime Pay or Fair Wages?
Employers are required to properly compensate eligible employees for all hours worked, including overtime. Failure to do so may violate federal and state wage laws.
UNPAID WAGES
Employees may be entitled to unpaid wages when employers fail to pay overtime, misclassify workers, or require off-the-clock work. An employment attorney can help determine whether your wage rights have been violated.
*Every inquiry is handled with discretion and professionalism.
Common Wage and Overtime Violations
You may have a wage claim if your employer:
Failed to pay overtime for hours worked over 40 per week
Classified you as “exempt” when your duties do not qualify
Required work before or after scheduled shifts
Asked you to work through meal or rest breaks
Failed to compensate training or meeting time
Paid a flat salary regardless of hours worked
Altered or reduced recorded work hours
Misclassified you as an independent contractor
Even small unpaid amounts over time may result in significant wage violations.
What Does the
Law Require?
Federal wage laws require employers to pay eligible employees for every hour worked, including overtime compensation at one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Examples of Potential Wage Violations
You may have a claim if:
You regularly worked extra hours without overtime pay
You were expected to respond to emails or calls after hours
You performed job duties before clocking in
Your employer automatically deducted meal breaks you did not take
You were paid salary despite primarily performing non-managerial work
Legal Remedies May Include
Employees pursuing wage claims may recover:
Unpaid wages
Unpaid overtime
Liquidated damages (double the unpaid wages)
Attorney’s fees and legal costs
Speak With Porcha Today
If you believe your employer may have retaliated against you for asserting your rights in the workplace, speaking with an attorney can help you understand your legal options.
*Contacting our office does not notify your employer.
All inquiries remain confidential.
Not sure whether you have a claim?
Speak directly with an employment attorney to discuss your situation.
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Wage Claims Have Filing Deadlines
Employment laws limit the amount of time employees have to recover unpaid wages. Prompt legal evaluation may help preserve your rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Salary status alone does not determine overtime eligibility.
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Employers must compensate employees for all hours worked, even if not officially recorded.
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Recovery may depend on applicable wage laws and filing deadlines.
Is there a reduction in pay or benefits?
It might be a retaliation. Go to workplace retaliation instead.