Philadelphia Unpaid Breaks Attorney Serving Individuals With Offices in Paoli, Exton, Radnor, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting and Philadelphia
Making Sure Our Clients Get Paid for the Work They Do
Companies that depend on a mobile sales force or allow employees to work from home, don't always pay the overtime and wages they should. If you work at home during the evening or are required to travel as part of your job, your job classification may entitle you to overtime or additional wages. Moreover, many institutions, such as banks and professional offices, "allow" overtime, but forbid employees from recording it on their time sheets. Failing to pay hourly employees overtime is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as Pennsylvania state law.
John A. Gallagher is an Experienced Employment Attorney Who Specializes in Wage Claims for Individuals Located in West Chester, Norristown, Media, Reading, Doylestown, Philadelphia and Surrounding Communities
Even if you are salaried and considered exempt by your employer, your job responsibilities may conflict with your classification. Just because you are paid a salary, does not mean you are exempt from receiving overtime. An employer caught violating FLSA may be liable to you for double the amount of overtime to which you are entitled. If you make a complaint to your employer concerning overtime issues, then you are protected from retaliation under FLSA. If the company fires you in retaliation for demanding overtime, the company may be liable to you for double the amount of damages (i.e. loss of your employment wages and benefits) you suffer. At the Gallagher Law Group we can determine if you are misclassified, entitled to additional overtime or break-time wages or the victim of retaliation for demanding overtime compensation.
If you believe your employer has denied you wages you've earned, Contact the Gallagher Law Group today to schedule an appointment and discuss your case.
Wage Issues: Labor Lawyer Representing Salaried and Hourly Workers in Pennsylvania Communities Such as Malvern, Phoenixville, Downingtown, Pottstown, Broomall, Lansdale, Blue Bell, Thornton and Perkasie
In addition to protections under FLSA for overtime pay, Pennsylvania's Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL) provides stiff penalties for employers who fail to pay employees compensation they are due. This includes regular pay, commission, vacation pay, severance and any other monies that the company made a verbal or written promise to pay you. The Gallagher Law Group counsels and represents clients in regard to the following wage issues:
- Unpaid sales commissions
- Overtime pay for working over night at home or in a motel
- Unpaid break-time wages
- Unpaid vacation
- Unpaid travel time
- Miscalculations in overtime pay
- Refusal to pay overtime holiday pay
- Severance
- H1-B violations
Don't Assume It's not Worth Your Trouble - Get Paid for Your Work
Under WPCL, employers can be held liable for intentionally with holding wages from employees. Not only that, but the individuals who make the decision to withhold your wages may be personally accountable to you under WPCL. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to recover additional damages over and above the wages owed you. Our attorneys can evaluate your case and discuss the options available to you. In some cases, we may be able to convince an employer to settle a case without having to go to court. Typically, employers are willing to call the bluff of an employee until a lawyer gets involved. If an employer knows they are at fault, they'll often settle a case instead of going to court. We can assert your rights and protect your job at the same time.
To learn more about how we can help you get paid for the work you've done, Contact the Gallagher Law Group today.