Hollywood, Florida, Wage Claims & Overtime Pay Disputes
Anyone who works for a living understands the frustration that can be experienced when you are not paid for time that you worked. Employees often need help from a lawyer in pursuing wage claims related to unpaid wages and overtime pay. At Botsford & White LLP, we stand up for the rights of workers, including foreign workers, who have disputes with their employers. We have extensive experience in virtually all aspects of the employment relationship, including the statutes and regulations governing that relationship.
Do you need help from an attorney to pursue wages for time worked? Whether your need involves overtime pay, not receiving your final paycheck or another issue, Botsford & White can help. Contact our firm today to arrange a consultation. Wage and overtime dispute claims are handled on a contingent fee basis. Additionally, in most cases attorney fees are paid by the employers.
Two common scenarios
Employees can experience any number of problems related to regular and overtime pay. The following examples, however, are common wage claims disputes:
- Overtime pay disputes - Overtime pay disputes can occur when an hourly employee is misclassified as a salaried employee. Generally, hourly employees are entitled to overtime pay; salaried employees are not. Immigrant workers are especially vulnerable to nonpayment of overtime. Our firm has extensive experience identifying an employee's actual status and ensuring employees receive appropriate compensation.
- Nonpayment of final paycheck - In another scenario, an individual is fired and does not receive his or her final paycheck. Generally, employers can withhold payment of a final check only in situations when they claim the employee has stolen from the employer.
Class actions
Our firm represents groups of employees who have been similarly affected by nonpayment of wages. These are handled as class actions.
Contact Botsford & White today to arrange your consultation.
