Overtime violation - Helen Dalton & Associates

Labor Law

Overtime Violation Attorneys

Have you been denied overtime pay?

If you work more than 40 hours a week, the law requires that you receive 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for each extra hour worked.

For example, if you earn $20 per hour, starting from hour 41, you should be paid $30 per hour. However, many companies fail to meet this obligation.

This affects workers across various sectors, including restaurants, laundromats, construction, and more.

It doesn’t matter if you’re paid by the hour, per day, or per shift and your legal status doesn’t matter either. If you’ve worked more than 40 hours a week without proper compensation, you may be a victim of an overtime violation.

At Helen F. Dalton & Associates, our overtime violation lawyers have helped thousands of workers recover the wages they deserve and demand fair pay for their hard work.

Signs you may have an overtime violation case

You work overnight or off-schedule

If you’re doing night shifts and not getting paid accordingly, you may be experiencing wage exploitation.

You work before or after your shift without pay

If you're asked to arrive early or stay late and those hours aren’t tracked or paid, you could have a case.

Retaliation for reporting unpaid overtime

If your hours are cut, you’re fired, or threatened after asking for your overtime pay, you may sue for retaliation.

You regularly work over 40 hours a week

Any extra hour past your full-time schedule should be compensated as overtime.

You work through unpaid lunch breaks

If you're still doing tasks during your “breaks,” you're effectively working without pay.

Incorrect overtime calculation

If your employer uses the wrong rate or ignores bonuses in overtime calculations, you may be losing money.

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Our overtime violation lawyers can help you

Understanding the legal process is crucial to recovering the money you’re owed. Our lawyers will guide you through each step.

We’ll assess your case and advise on next steps.

Help you collect all documentation to support your claim.

File your claim and begin legal action against your employer.

Negotiate with the company to obtain your compensation without going to trial.

Take your case to court if the employer refuses to negotiate fairly.

Once the case is resolved, you’ll receive the money you are legally entitled to.

How to prove an overtime violation case

To present a strong claim, you’ll need evidence to support your case. These are key items to gather.

Clock-in and clock-out records

Save screenshots, emails, or any proof of your working hours.

Pay stubs or bank deposits

Comparing your payments to your hours worked can reveal inconsistencies.

Coworker testimony

If other employees had similar experiences, their statements can strengthen your claim.

Emails or text messages

If you're asked to work off the clock, these communications can serve as proof.

Previous lawsuits against the company

If your employer has a history of violations, it may support your case.

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What compensation can you receive?

If your employer hasn’t paid what you’re owed, here are the main types of compensation you may receive.

Every case is unique, and we will evaluate your situation in detail to maximize your compensation.

Payment of all unpaid overtime hours

Damages for emotional or financial harm

Additional compensation for delayed payment

Your legal fees and case costs covered by the employer

Payment of all unpaid overtime hours

Damages for emotional or financial harm

Additional compensation for delayed payment

Your legal fees and case costs covered by the employer

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Don’t let insurance companies minimize your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation and let our legal team help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.