When deciding if you have an unpaid wage claim, consider the following questions:
Have you been asked to work after hours? Did you get paid for the work? Have you been paid overtime if you worked longer than 40 hours? How much you work compared to the amount you’re paid?
You are legally entitled to be paid sufficient pay for the work you put in. You may feel “ungrateful or greedy” by bringing up compensation discrepancies in work hours, but we assure you, you always deserve payment for your time.
Here are examples of wage and hour claims you may have experienced:
- Unpaid overtime
- Deductions from paychecks
- Working off-the-clock
- Denied vacation pay
- Employee misclassification as exempt or non-exempt
- Working through meal and break periods without pay
- Paying for work-related expenses out of pocket
- Misclassification as a part-time or full-time employee
Wage theft could be standard practice in your workplace, so it is likely that if you are experiencing it, there is a high chance others may be too. Remember, just because it may be “normal practice” in your workplace doesn’t mean it’s legal. It is very common for employers who consciously underpay their staff to avoid penalty by relying on employees’ group behavior to make things appear normal and legal.
Questions? Let’s Talk.
If you feel you are experiencing wage theft, your best solution would be to reach out to Goldberger & Kremer for an initial consultation.
Our employment lawyers have years of experience and can help you know if your present situation qualifies you for a wage theft claim. If we find your claim valid, we offer you strong representation to stop the wage theft in your workplace and advocate for compensation for your unpaid hours.