To calculate unpaid overtime pay claim amounts you first must establish that you are entitled to receive overtime pay wages.
Once it is established that your job qualifies for overtime pay and that you have worked beyond the regular workweek limit, the next step is to determine the actual amount of your wage. This is not always just your salary or hourly rate of pay, but can include other payments or goods furnished by your employer, such as lodging which must be added to your earnings before your rate of pay is determined. There is also a method of determining your rate of pay if you get paid by commission, piece-rate or on some other basis. This often requires an accountant to establish your actual wages for calculating overtime pay.
Once your number of overtime hours and rate of pay are determined, you generally calculate your rate of pay by multiplying your determined wage time one and a half, or 1.5 times your rate of pay. In most states, you seek this back overtime wages for the two year period before a lawsuit is filed and those continue into the future until your case is resolved. These amounts are often significant and you are entitled to them under federal and state laws.
If you or someone you know has been denied overtime pay you need to contact the best possible attorney to represent you. Our overtime pay lawsuit attorneys have experience winning substantial settlements for our clients. We typically handle these types of cases on a “No Win, No Fee” basis, which means that you pay absolutely no legal fees or expenses unless we win a settlement for you. Call (855) 754-2795 to receive a free consultation.