Yes, you may be able to sue your employer if you were denied overtime pay for more than 40 hours a week, unless otherwise exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are certain occupations “exempt” under the law and overtime pay is not required for those employees. The federal laws specifically set forth which types of job categories or employees who are to receive overtime pay. Often times, however, an employer denies wages by purposely misclassifying a worker’s job.
Unpaid overtime lawsuits often result in significant settlements and compensation to the employee. The money damages awarded include the difference between the amount the employee was paid and the amount they should have received had their waged been calculated properly. Workers can also recover an equal amount as liquidated damages or interest, as well as attorneys’ fees.
To determine whether you are eligible to file a wage claim, contact our experienced denied overtime pay lawyers at (855) 754-2795 for a free consultation to discuss your case. We will carefully evaluate your job and your work situation to determine whether you are an employee that is entitled to receive overtime pay. If your employer owes you wages for work performed, even dating several years back, we can file a claim for you to recover the wages that you are owed. Call today for a free case review!