Wage and Hour Lawyer

Unpaid overtime – Employers are required to pay overtime wages to employees who work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.

Unpaid minimum wages – Employees must be paid at least the minimum wage ($15.50 per hour regardless of how many employees) for all hours worked.

Failure to provide meal and rest breaks – Employees must be given a 30-minute unpaid break for every 5 hours of work and may be entitled to additional meal breaks depending on their classification.

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors – Employers must correctly classify their employees as either exempt or non-exempt from overtime regulations to ensure they are paid fairly.

Improper tip pooling – Employees who receive tips must be paid the correct minimum wage, and employers are prohibited from taking a portion of the tips for themselves or other employees.

Unpaid final wages – Employees are entitled to their final wages, including any accrued vacation time, within 72 hours of their last day of work. 

Improper deductions from wages – Employers must pay employees the full amount owed for all hours worked and may not make deductions from their wages without employee consent. 

Off-the-clock work – Employers must pay employees for all hours worked, including time spent on tasks outside their normal working hours.