Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
North Carolina follows federal overtime law (FLSA), requiring time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours per week. Our attorneys recover unpaid wages for NC workers in agriculture, manufacturing, tech, and more.
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).
North Carolina's Wage and Hour Act mirrors federal FLSA. Most NC workers are covered by federal law, which provides strong protections including double damages for willful violations and a 3-year lookback for intentional wage theft.
| Provision | NC State Law | Federal FLSA | Which Applies? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hour | $7.25/hour | Same |
| Tipped Wage | $2.13/hour | $2.13/hour | Same |
| Overtime Pay | 1.5× after 40 hrs/week | 1.5× after 40 hrs/week | Same |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 years (state) | 2-3 years | Federal (longer) |
| Liquidated Damages | Not specified | 2× (double damages) | Federal (better) |
| Attorney Fees | Limited | Mandatory if you win | Federal (better) |
Tobacco, poultry, and hog farm workers often denied proper overtime. While some ag exemptions exist, many workers ARE entitled to overtime under FLSA.
Textile and furniture plants often misclassify production workers as "supervisors" or pay flat salaries without proper overtime calculation.
Research Triangle IT support, QA testers, and junior developers wrongly classified as exempt "computer professionals" when they don't meet salary/duties tests.
Outer Banks and Asheville hotels/restaurants requiring unpaid pre-shift setup, post-shift cleanup, or manipulating tip pools illegally.
Charlotte bank tellers, loan processors, and customer service reps misclassified as "administrative" exempt when their duties don't qualify.
Trucking and logistics companies along I-85/I-40 corridors using 1099 misclassification or ignoring waiting time as compensable hours.
Banking, Finance & Corporate:
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill:
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point:
Outer Banks, Wilmington, Asheville:
Recover 100% of the wages you were owed, going back 2 years (or 3 years for willful violations).
Federal law typically awards an equal amount as liquidated damages. If owed $10,000 in wages, you could recover $20,000 total.
The employer is required to pay your legal fees if you win. We take cases on contingency — no fee unless we win.
Under federal law, you can recover unpaid wages for up to 3 years if the violation was willful. Every week you wait is money you may lose forever.
Since North Carolina's wage laws mirror federal standards, we file your claim under Federal Law (FLSA) to maximize your recovery with stronger remedies.
While Paul M. Botros is licensed in Texas and Florida, we successfully help North Carolina workers recover unpaid wages through our network of skilled NC attorneys. We partner with experienced local counsel or obtain special admission (pro hac vice) to ensure you get both specialized wage expertise and local court knowledge.
💼 Recovered Millions for Workers Nationwide
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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.