In an
economy, which is constantly prone to ups and down, it is sometimes
hard to make ends meet. This is why people will go extra lengths at
work in order to keep a job and afford the daily expenses. People
often do that by working overtime and spending extra hours in
addition to regular working hours and sometimes the company does not
properly pay them for all their hours worked.
To
make sure people are fairly paid for the work they do, there are
several federals laws, state laws, and regulations that govern how
employees must be paid. There are specific laws that determine the
minimum wage as well as minimum payment for every hour worked as
overtime. The one most frequently invoked is the Fair Labor
Standards Act, known as the FLSA, which sets the minimum wage and
overtime protocols under Federal Law.
However
the bitter truth is that despite all these laws, there are some
employers who exploit their employees by not paying overtime or pay
or make people work off the clock and pay less than minimum wage.
If
your employer is shorting you wages, do not just sit back, instead
stand up, and raise your voice. You can hire a lawyer for unpaid wages to fight for your rights. Most overtime lawyers
work purely on contingency which means they are not paid for
commencing an overtime lawsuit unless they win your case.
According
to federal law, if a person has spent forty hours in a week working
for his company, he will be entitled to receive overtime payment for
every additional hour spent working unless there is an FLSA
exemption.
However,
there are certain exceptions to the rule. For instance there are some
professions in which people are not entitled to demand overtime
payment. Each position has its exception and the exception to its
exception, so it’s best to consult with a lawyer who is experienced
in filing wage and hour complaints.
Hard
working people should be rewarded for their work, especially when it
leads to the success of the company, but some employers fail to
realize that. In fact they fail to keep their end of the deal and
look for ways to cut corners to line their own pockets further. In
such situations, the only solution is to raise your voice, and a
lawyer will help you do that. But remember that such cases are often
highly time-sensitive and any delay may result in you losing some of
your damages. Most calls to overtime law firms are confidential and
free, so there is no downside to educate yourself about your rights.
