Unpaid Overtime Attorney In New York
Has Your Employer Failed to Pay Your Overtime Hours?
If you work overtime hours, you are entitled to pay at a higher rate than your regular hourly wage. In most cases, the overtime rate is "time-and-a-half" (150% of your regular rate). Under Federal law and New York law, an employee who works more than 40 hours in a workweek is entitled to overtime pay for those hours.
The amount of money you can recover in your wage claim or lawsuit against an employer is called "damages." The damages you may win if you succeed in your action against your employer fall into a few different categories.
At LAWYERFORWORKERS, we help New York employees fight back when they’ve been denied proper pay. If your rights have been violated, you may be able to recover money through a wage claim or lawsuit. This recovery—called "damages"—can include the unpaid wages themselves, penalties, and in some cases, additional compensation depending on how your employer acted.
If you believe you’ve been underpaid for your overtime hours, contact LAWYERFORWORKERS to talk through your options and take the next step toward getting what you’ve earned.
Call LAWYERFORWORKERS at 718-831-6508 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today.
What Can I Be Entitled To?
When you win a wage or overtime case, there are several forms of compensation you may be entitled to under federal and New York law.
- First, you can recover the wages your employer failed to pay—including any unpaid overtime. If you were paid your regular rate for overtime hours instead of time-and-a-half, you may be awarded the difference.
- Second, you can receive interest on the unpaid wages, calculated at a rate set by law.
- Third, you may be entitled to something called liquidated damages. This means your employer could be required to pay you double the amount of unpaid wages—essentially a penalty for breaking the law.
And finally, if your case is successful, your employer will also be required to cover your attorney’s fees and the costs of bringing the case.
If your employer hasn't paid you what you're owed, LAWYERFORWORKERS
can help you take legal action and fight for every dollar.
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LAWYERFORWORKERS Can Help You
At LAWYERFORWORKERS, we’ve handled countless unpaid overtime claims for workers across New York. Too many employers ignore wage laws, hoping their employees won’t speak up. But you have the right to be paid fairly for every hour you work—especially when you’re putting in overtime.
We’ve helped New Yorkers recover millions of dollars in unpaid wages, and we’re ready to help you take the next step. Don’t let your employer keep what you’ve earned. Contact LAWYERFORWORKERS
today for a
free consultation.
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