Failure to Pay for Time Worked
Cleveland Unpaid Wages Attorneys
Employer Wage and Hour Claims Lawyers
In spite of plain and established laws, many Ohio employers regularly ignore wage, lunch and break-time laws, in order to capitalize on uncompensated labor while violating employees' rights. If you have been forced to take unpaid breaks, lunches, or other unpaid time when you should have been paid, it may be possible to file a lawsuit on your behalf in order to obtain back pay and ensure future pay.
At the office of Novak & Pavlik, our skilled lawyers work hard to see that wage-and-hour laws are enforced and that employees can receive financial compensation when their rights have been abused.
The vast majority of employees are paid by the hour, rather than on salary. This means that they must be paid time-and-one-half whenever they work more than eight hours in one day. In some situations, employers may even label employees as “managers” to avoid paying overtime. If you usually spend less than half your time at work supervising others, you may be entitled to overtime pay and possibly file a lawsuit as an individual. When a large number of employees are misclassified, a class action lawsuit may be appropriate. Incorrect categorization can lead to major issues with pay and should not be tolerated.
Unpaid Time at Work
Failure to be paid and unpaid wage issues can involve a range of situations, including
Whether we file an individual lawsuit or include you in a class action lawsuit against your employer, we are determined to see that justice is done and employees get the money that they are owed. Employers should be held responsible, as well as admit their wrongs and change policies going forward.
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