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Types of Wage Violations We Handle

If your employer violated federal wage laws, you deserve compensation. We handle all types of overtime and wage theft cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Unpaid Overtime

Working over 40 hours per week without time-and-a-half pay violates federal law. Most employees are entitled to overtime regardless of how they're paid.

  • Hourly workers denied overtime
  • Salary misclassification
  • Off-the-clock work
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Day Rate Violations

Being paid a flat daily rate doesn't eliminate overtime requirements. Day-rate workers are entitled to half-time premium for hours over 40 per week.

  • Oil field workers
  • Construction trades
  • Technical services
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Portal-to-Portal Act

Time spent on employer-required activities before and after your shift may be compensableβ€”especially in states with stronger protections than federal law.

  • Donning/doffing gear
  • Security screenings
  • Pre/post-shift activities
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Employee Misclassification

Just because you're paid salary doesn't mean you're exempt from overtime. Many salaried employees are misclassified and entitled to overtime pay.

  • Fake "managers"
  • Below salary threshold
  • Wrong exemption classification
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Automatic Lunch Deductions

Employer automatically deducts lunch breaks you didn't take or worked through? You're entitled to recover those wages plus liquidated damages.

  • Deductions for missed breaks
  • Working through lunch
  • On-duty meal periods
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Tip Pool Violations

Managers and supervisors cannot participate in tip pools. If your employer takes your tips or forces you to share with management, federal law is on your side.

  • Manager participation
  • Illegal tip pooling
  • Credit card fee deductions
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Not Sure Which Applies?

Many wage theft cases involve multiple violations. Get a free consultation to review your specific situation and determine what you're owed.

We handle all federal FLSA violations nationwide.

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What You Can Recover in Wage Violation Cases

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Unpaid Wages

Back pay for all wages you should have received

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Liquidated Damages

Equal to your unpaid wages (doubles recovery)

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Attorney Fees

Paid separately by employer, not from your recovery

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