The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires covered employers to pay their employees time an one-half their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over forty (4) in a work week.

Unfortunately, employers often fail to pay their employers everything they are owed. That can occur in many different ways, the most common of which are when an employee is:

• Paid less than minimum wage;
• Not being compensated for the hours they worked beyond the standard 40-hour work week;
• Withheld wages and commission they have already earned (such as when you never receive your last paycheck from an employer);
• Required to work hours that are “off the clock”; or
• Illegally classified as an “exempt” employee or “independent contractor” so the employer can avoid paying the employee overtime compensation.

Call the overtime and wage attorneys at Thomas & Pearl immediately after you realize that you have not been paid the amount you are owed. If you are unsure and have any questions, our experienced lawyers will help you determine if you are entitled to overtime pay or minimum wages.