We recognize that issues with pay can be extremely concerning.  The law does regulate certain aspects of how you are paid and our attorneys can help assess whether your pay is lawful.  If you are in a protected category (gender, age, race, disability status, religion, etc.) and believe that your wage or salary is discriminatory when compared to others in the same or a similar job, there may be an unlawful pay issue under the Fair Labor Standards Act or Equal Pay Act.  For example, if you are a female and believe that a male employee in a similar position is paid more than you for the same job then you may have a legal claim available to help ensure equal pay.  Our attorneys are experienced in those types of potential violations.

The law also requires that employers pay employees minimum wage and overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in a workweek, unless they are exempt employees.  Working people off the clock is illegal to avoid paying overtime and we can assist in analyzing whether you may have such a claim.  Further, some employees are unlawfully classified as exempt or denied overtime when the law does not allow it.  An employer cannot just choose to pay someone a salary and deny overtime.  Employees classified as exempt must have certain job duties or be professionals.  We have the knowledge to help assess whether your form of pay violates the Fair Labor Standards Act.    

There are certain state regulations governing other aspects of pay and if it appears that a state or federal agency could help you find redress, we can help point you in the right direction.  If you have concerns about your pay, please contact us so we can help evaluate whether there may be a violation.