Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Georgia’s state minimum wage is only $5.15, which means most workers must rely on the stronger **Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)** for protection. We use federal law to fight for your right to $7.25/hour and overtime pay.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Georgia is one of the few states with a minimum wage lower than the federal rate ($5.15 vs $7.25). We almost always file claims under Federal Law (FLSA) to ensure you get the higher pay and overtime protections you deserve.
| Protection | Georgia State Law | Federal Law (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $5.15/hr | $7.25/hr |
| Tipped Wage | $2.13/hr | $2.13/hr |
| Overtime Pay | Weak/Limited | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 Years | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | Unpaid Wages | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Gainesville & North GA: Failing to pay for "donning and doffing" (putting on protective gear), sanitizing equipment, or walking to the line. This is all compensable work time.
Atlanta ("Yallywood"): Paying "day rates" regardless of hours worked. Even if you earn $500/day, you are still owed overtime if you work more than 40 hours a week (unless exempt).
Savannah & Warehousing: Misclassifying drivers or warehouse leads as "managers" to avoid overtime, or failing to pay for waiting time at terminals.
Dalton: Shift work violations, specifically unpaid pre-shift meetings or deducted meal breaks where work is still performed.
Paying in cash ("under the table") to avoid overtime rates, or paying "straight time" (regular rate) for hours over 40 instead of time-and-a-half.
Home health aides and nurses in Atlanta often face automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks.
Corporate, Film, & Tech:
Poultry & Manufacturing:
Port & Logistics:
Under Federal Law, you are typically entitled to "Liquidated Damages," which means you get $2 for every $1 you were underpaid.
You can recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (standard) or 3 years (if the violation was willful).
The employer must pay your legal fees and court costs if you win.
Since Georgia state laws are outdated (still $5.15/hr), we strategically file your claim under Federal Law (FLSA) to ensure you receive the highest possible compensation.
While Paul M. Botros is licensed in Texas and Florida, we successfully help Georgia workers recover unpaid wages through our network of skilled Georgia attorneys. We partner with experienced local counsel or obtain special admission (pro hac vice) to ensure you get both specialized wage and hour expertise and local court advantage.
We Level the Playing Field
Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.
Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.