Overtime & Unpaid Wages Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale
Enforcing the Rights of Employees in South Florida Since 1982
Do you believe you have been unfairly compensated by your employer for work done at your job? Various types of wage-and-hour violations can occur in the workplace, calling for the services of a knowledgeable and trusted employment law attorney. At The Amlong Firm, our legal team believes employers should be held accountable when they attempt to cheat employees out of their hard-earned wages.
Our lawyers handle many of these wage-and-hour claims on a contingency fee basis, especially if we believe you have a strong case. Not only does the law forbid this behavior, but it also makes your boss pay your attorney’s fees if your claim is successful. With 132 years of combined experience, numerous awards and accolades concerning the quality of our legal ability and service, and a proven track record of courtroom wins, our firm offers peace of mind knowing that your case will be handled with true professionalism.
Unpaid wages or overtime? Arrange for your consultation with one of our Fort Lauderdale overtime and unpaid wages attorneys at (954) 953-5490 today.
Types of Wage Violations
Many types of wage and overtime violations can exist in the workplace, including the following:
- Employers illegally withholding commissions or wages
- Employers failing to pay the minimum wage
- Employers failing to pay overtime to workers
- Employers attempting to circumvent wage and overtime laws through worker misclassification, including classifying workers as exempt or independent contractors
- Employers asking employees to work through meal or rest breaks without pay
- Employers putting unreasonable deadlines on work projects which then force employees to work extra unpaid hours
- Employees putting time in for work projects or duties at home without pay
- Employers failing to pay employees for travel time related to work
- Employers failing to pay employees for work training, seminars, or other meetings
- Employers failing to properly calculate overtime pay; even when off by a small amount, it’s a violation of federal law
Hear From Our Happy Clients
Time Limits for Unpaid Wage & Overtime Claims
The Fair Labor Standards Act generally gives employees two years to pursue claims for unpaid minimum wages or overtime. The filing period extends to three years when an employer’s violation was willful, meaning the employer knew its conduct was prohibited or showed reckless disregard for whether it complied with the law.
The applicable filing period also affects how much unpaid compensation falls within the recoverable time span. A timely review of your work hours, pay records, and the employer’s wage practices can determine which deadline applies to the claim.
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We Handle All Cases Big & Small
Many wage-and-hour claims involve relatively small amounts of money, such as a few hours of unpaid overtime in a single week. However, this amount can grow significantly over time, especially if your employer is doing the same thing to other workers.
In fact, we often find that when an employer is willing to treat one employee unfairly, it usually has no problem doing the same thing to other employees. Because of this, we also handle class-action lawsuits in which many workers have been negatively impacted by an employer’s illegal wage-and-hour practices.
Our attorneys have helped workers in the construction industry and those in direct and indirect sales in class-action suits. We have also represented employees misclassified as independent contractors in the adult entertainment industry, the construction industry, the travel industry, and many others.
Ready to discuss your case? Call The Amlong Firm at (954) 953-5490 or contact us through our online request form today.
