Akron Wage and Hour Lawyer

No employee expects to be taken advantage of by an employer. Yet this is the unfortunate reality for hundreds of workers throughout Ohio. If you suspect that you are not being treated fairly at work due to one or multiple wage and hour violations, it is critical to contact an attorney who can help you protect your rights. For unpaid overtime issues, contact an Akron unpaid overtime attorney.

A lawyer from Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC can explain your legal options for making a financial recovery for a wage and hour violation, starting with a free consultation in Akron. We stand with wronged workers in Ohio.

Why Clients Trust Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC With Wage & Hour Claims

• Our attorneys have over 35 years of experience practicing wage and hour law in Ohio. Our legal team has resolved over 100 jury trials.
• We have the ability to take on any employer who is treating workers unfairly in Akron, from small business employers to Fortune 500 companies.
• Our legal team offers free case evaluations, where we will listen to your story, help you understand your rights as an employee, and give you advice about what to do next.

How Hiring a Wage & Hour Attorney in Akron Can Benefit You

If you hire an attorney in Akron to handle your wage and hour legal case, you can enjoy peace of mind while your attorney takes care of overwhelming legal processes for you. Your attorney will work hard to help you recover the full wages that you are owed without requiring you to communicate directly with your employer. 

An attorney will walk you through every step of your case to fight for fair results. You can count on a lawyer to represent your best interests in and out of the courtroom, as well as to protect you from retaliation from your employer for reporting wage and hour violations or taking legal action. A lawyer can give you better case results without the stress.

Your Rights Under Ohio’s Wage & Hour Laws

As a worker in Akron, you have the right to expect your employer to treat you (and pay you) in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. These include:

• Minimum wage: Ohio law requires a minimum wage of at least $10.70 per hour for non-tipped workers and $5.35 for tipped workers as of 2025.
• Overtime pay: the federal Fair Labor Standards Act requires eligible employees to receive time-and-a-half pay for every hour worked over 40 hours in a single workweek.
• Fair pay for hours worked: you deserve compensation for every minute worked, including meal and rest breaks where you were required to perform work-related tasks.

You have the right to take legal action if an employer in Akron is unfairly or illegally keeping part of your paycheck or failing to pay you accurately for hours worked. With assistance from a wage and hour attorney in Akron, you can file the necessary paperwork to initiate your claim and seek justice.

Contact An Akron Wage and Hour Attorney Today

Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC has the attorneys, assistants, and legal resources to handle your wage and hour case in Akron with the highest level of care. We can help you achieve a settlement that fairly compensates you for a wage and hour violation – or, if necessary, bring your case to trial in the pursuit of justice. 

We have decades of experience handling complex wage and hour claims throughout Ohio. We will not back down in our commitment to your success. Call (216) 446-8886 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.