In most circumstances where you have worked more than forty hours in a workweek, your employer is required to pay overtime pay. There are some exceptions, and that is if your job is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Often times, employers will misclassify an employee so that they do not have to pay them overtime wages.
The overtime rate of pay that employers are required to pay is one and a half times (1.5 times) the regular hourly wage. Salaried employees who work more than 40 hours in a single workweek are often frequently entitled to overtime pay as well. Claims for unpaid wages can often be sought dating two years back from the filing of the lawsuit and continue into the future until the lawsuit is resolved.
If you believe you have been denied overtime pay, your best option is to contact an experienced attorney who can advise you of your rights under the FLSA and state laws. Our overtime pay lawyers will discuss your case with you and determine if your job is classified correctly and whether or not you are entitled to overtime pay. Call today at (855) 754-2795 to see if you have a claim and to get started on your case today. We will represent you on a “No Win, No Fee” basis, which means there are no legal fees or expenses unless we win a settlement for you.