Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
North Dakota follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. From the Bakken oil fields to agriculture across the plains, we fight to recover unpaid overtime for North Dakota workers.
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 Dakota's overtime rules follow FLSA: 1.5x for hours over 40. Minimum wage is $7.25/hr. We file claims under FLSA for double damages and a 2–3 year lookback.
| Protection | North Dakota | Federal (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr | $7.25/hr |
| Overtime Rule | Follows FLSA | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 Years | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | Unpaid Wages | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Williston Basin: Day-rate pay for roughnecks, roustabouts, and field inspectors without proper overtime. A flat daily rate does NOT eliminate overtime obligations.
Cash payments and straight-time for overtime hours on pipeline, road, and commercial construction projects in western ND.
Drivers misclassified as independent contractors (1099) for oilfield hauling and agricultural transport, denied overtime benefits.
Processing, elevator, and transport workers denied overtime under stretched agricultural exemptions that may not apply.
Nurses and CNAs at rural ND hospitals facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks.
Restaurant and hotel workers in Fargo and tourist areas facing tip pool violations and unpaid overtime during busy seasons.
Oil & Gas, Pipeline:
Tech, Healthcare, & Service:
Government, Agriculture, & Mining:
You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA.
Recover the last 2 years (3 if willful).
Employer pays your legal fees if you win.
North Dakota overtime claims are filed under Federal FLSA — our core focus. We have extensive experience with Bakken oil field day-rate cases.
We Level the Playing Field
Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.
Paul leads every case personally — strategy, negotiations, and courtroom work. Outside Texas and Florida, he appears by pro hac vice admission (the standard court permission that lets an out-of-state attorney litigate your case) and works alongside local counsel who handle state-specific procedure. This is how national wage-and-hour cases are litigated everywhere — your case is never simply referred out.
Attorney 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.