As a worker in North Olmsted, Ohio, you have the right to receive proper overtime pay for every hour worked over 40 hours in a single workweek. If you have been working overtime without the correct pay, you have legal rights. Let our wage and hour attorneys in North Olmsted help you protect them. Contact Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC for a free case review.
When you contact an attorney who specializes in unpaid overtime cases in North Olmsted, he or she can evaluate your case to search for evidence of overtime violations, such as your pay stubs and employment records. If you have a valid claim, your lawyer can handle the legal process for you from start to settlement.
An attorney can take over conversations with your employer or an insurance company on your behalf, negotiating for fair compensation for overtime hours worked. Your lawyer will accurately calculate what you are owed in unpaid overtime, as well as liquidated damages that could increase your payout. Then, your unpaid overtime attorney in North Olmsted can negotiate a settlement or file a lawsuit, if needed.
According to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, there is a standard for overtime pay that must be met by all employers. Workers must be paid “time and a half” for every hour they work over 40 hours in a single workweek. This means 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay. For example, if the regular rate is $20 per hour, the employee should receive $30 for every hour of overtime.
Unpaid overtime means an employer is failing to pay the legally required rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. This could describe being paid the worker’s regular rate for each hour beyond 40 hours or not being paid at all (being expected to work “off the clock”). These are legal violations that entitle the worker to recover unpaid wages in Ohio.
If you believe you are a victim of unpaid overtime, bring the issue up to your employer. Take your proof and employment documents with you to discuss the discrepancy. If your employer does not offer a suitable remedy, including offering back pay for wages owed, contact a North Olmsted unpaid overtime lawyer.
The attorneys at Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC offer free case evaluations, where we can list your legal options at no cost or obligation to hire us. We can help you file a complaint with the state or federal Department of Labor, as well as file a claim or lawsuit on your behalf for unpaid overtime.
Federal law gives you no more than two years from the date of the most recent violation to file a claim. It is important not to risk your claim by waiting too long. Waiting can also lead to the loss of important files, documents, and evidence to support your claim against an employer.
Contact us right away to discuss your right to recover compensation for unpaid overtime in North Olmsted. We will help you collect all relevant records, file the paperwork to initiate your claim before the deadline, protect you from employer retaliation, and negotiate for fair financial compensation in and out of the courtroom.
Call us at (216) 446-8886 or contact us online anytime to arrange a free case review with one of our unpaid overtime lawyers.
