Unpaid overtime law: Who’s Affected?
If you were forced to work off-the-clock or without overtime pay within the last four years, you have rights under unpaid overtime law – and you don’t have to take on the company alone. You may be eligible to join a free unpaid overtime class action lawsuit investigation against your employer and seek compensation for unpaid wages.
The most common wage-and-hour complaints are:
- Unpaid overtime
- Unpaid wages
- Off-the-clock work
- Missed meals and breaks
- Donning and doffing
- Less than minimum wage
- Excessive sidework
- Unpaid internship
Fill out the form on this page now to see if you qualify!
Common wage-and-hour violations: Overview
Class action lawsuits alleging wage-and-hour violations have risen dramatically in recent years, with the most common complaints being unpaid overtime and/or unpaid wages. As employers look to squeeze more out of employees while cutting costs, many workers are forced to work off the clock without overtime pay or are misclassified as exempt from overtime pay.
Unpaid overtime law
Unpaid overtime law is governed by the federal Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA), which requires that, in addition to paying at least the minimum wage, employers must also pay overtime to employees who work more than 40 hours in a given workweek unless they meet certain exemptions. In addition, many states have their own wage-and-hour laws that may impose additional requirements for overtime pay. Employers must abide by federal and state...
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