Overtime Lawsuits
New Jersey and Federal Wage and Hour laws guarantee employees the right to fair wages. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for employers to neglect their legal duty to provide their employees with the overtime pay and compensation they deserve. In such cases, their employees may have to resort to filing an overtime lawsuit. Read more about what overtime lawsuits are and what they entail below.
Understanding Overtime Lawsuits
A regular work week is 40 hours. Any time worked in excess of 40 hours is subject to overtime pay for overtime-eligible employees. Employees who are not given the overtime pay they are due can file an overtime lawsuit.
Why Should You Hire Attorneys For Overtime Lawsuits?
If you are a salaried employee who has been denied a rightful claim to overtime pay, an attorney can get justice for you. Whether you have been wrongfully labeled as exempt from overtime, misclassified as an independent contractor or otherwise not been properly compensated for work you have done, an attorney can help you to get full and fair compensation for lost wages and overtime.