Claim your Unpaid Overtime by Hiring a Lawyer

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.