The sky is the limit when it comes to working, and if you have a degree or an area of expertise, then you have even more options. Depending on where you work, there is often the requirement to work overtime hours. Unless you’re working a salaried position, then if work any hours over 40 hours in a week, then you should earn a minimum of time and a half for any hours above 40. For instance, if you work at Wal-Mart and you normally work 30 hours a week at $8/hour but during Christmastime you work 48 hours each week, then you should be paid $12/hour for 8 of those hours. If for some reason you work overtime but your employer refuses to pay, then you might want to seek the advice of an attorney with experience handling Overtime Claims.
Where do I find the right attorney?
In order to find an attorney with expertise in employment, wages and Overtime Claims, you need to do your homework. Simply checking the Yellow Pages will not suffice, as you are unable to find out about a lawyer’s reputation by looking in the Yellow Pages. Ask around. Perhaps other employees at your job have had to hire an attorney in the past and they can refer you to the lawyer that was used.
How can the attorney help me?
The right attorney can help you in many ways. First of all, he or she will perform an investigation to find out if you actually did work overtime hours for which you weren’t paid. After it has been established that you were not paid, then the attorney will approach your employer and demand that you be properly compensated. In most cases, court isn’t usually necessary because once a lawyer gets involved, they pay up right away. If for some reason the employer continues to refuse to pay, then you will proceed to court.
So if you worked overtime that your employer refuses to pay you for, don’t sit back and allow them to get away with it. The legal team of Filteau & Sullivan can assist you with receiving the compensation that you worked hard for. You can call them or visit their website for more information.
