At Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC, we believe that you should be fairly compensated for every hour worked, including hours above and beyond your normal work schedule. If your boss isn’t paying you what you deserve by law in overtime wages, contact our Westlake wage and hour attorneys at (216) 446-8886 for a free consultation about your legal rights. We can help you recover unpaid overtime wages with a personalized legal strategy.
Understanding your rights under state and federal employment laws and knowing what to do as a victim of unpaid overtime can be difficult. When you hire a qualified Westlake unpaid overtime attorney, you get the peace of mind that comes with having an experienced professional handle the legal side of your overtime case for you.
Your attorney can investigate your employer for signs and evidence of unpaid overtime. Then, your lawyer can take legal action on your behalf. This may involve filing an insurance claim against the company or pursuing a lawsuit in the Cuyahoga County courts. A lawyer will fight for the greatest possible outcome for your unpaid overtime case.
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law that sets standards for minimum wage and overtime pay for employees in the United States. This act states that all non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a single workweek are entitled to be paid 1.5 times their normal rate of pay for every overtime hour worked.
Ohio also has state laws with the same requirements. These overtime laws entitle you to time-and-a-half pay for every hour worked in excess of 40 in a week. If your regular rate of pay is $20 per hour, for example, you would be entitled to $30 per hour in overtime pay. If your employer requires you to work overtime without proper pay, this is a legal violation.
To receive backpay for unpaid overtime in Ohio, you or your Westlake unpaid overtime attorney must show proof of this legal violation. If you believe you are a victim of unpaid overtime in Westlake, try to organize and collect the following evidence to support your case:
Any proof of your employer pressuring you to work off the clock, not recording extra hours worked or denying requests for overtime pay can also serve as evidence to support your legal case. Bring all of this information to a consultation with an unpaid overtime lawyer in Westlake.
If you have not been fairly compensated for overtime hours worked at your job in Westlake, consult with the attorneys at Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC, during a free case evaluation to discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to backpay for unpaid overtime as well as additional compensation for liquidated damages and attorney’s fees. Call (216) 446-8886 or fill out the form to schedule your free case review.
