Wage Hour

There are stringent laws, federal and state, which regulates the wage and hours necessary for employees to get paid. Many employers, unfortunately, select to ignore these stringent laws, merely to save money, to their employees, on the payroll.

There are employers who may neglect to pay minimum-wage, or refuse to pay for hours worked.

Many times, however, the employer may conceal their actions in regards to payroll deductions; they may even offer false promotions. This is why it is imperative for employees to be aware of their rights when it comes to laws regarding wage hour.

Four instance, the federal minimum wage is $7.25; across the nation in other states, however, minimum-wage could be as high as $8.25 for many employers of businesses that have over four employees, and are not managed by family members. Younger age employees and tipped employees may not qualify.

The employee, according to United States Department of Labor, can be entitled to a higher rate between the two. Several ways that employers attempt to go around paying employees at this rate are the following:

In regards to salaried employees, several employers may pay a salary to an employee instead of a wage hour. True, this may be perfectly legal, but it must still average to more than minimum-wage when the worked hours amount is divided into whatever the salary paid.

Offering a promotion to an employee in title alone, and providing a salary to them to divert from minimum wage is a method employees use to cheat the employees.

Piece rate is another method for employees, or a specific amount of work administered per piece. The total paid amount, once again, when divided by worked hours must still be no less than minimum-wage.

Several employees are exempt from the law concerning minimum wage, such as outside salesmen and saleswomen, independent contractors, and trainees or certain students as well.

These exemptions, however, has stringent definitions. Thus, if an employer labels an employee under one of these specific titles to divert from paying minimum wage, it is certainly against the law.

Another method that employees use to attempt to cheat their employees from wages entitled to them by the law is to avoid paying for all hours worked or paying wages overtime.

Unfortunately, a typical method for employers to steal is to have the workers do work while they are not on the clock.

Individuals work diligently for their money. Every individual deserves to get paid by employers fairly. If you believe your employer has not adhered to the law, and has compensated unfairly for your time worked, skillful attorneys with experience can handle your case.

Many workplace malpractice attorneys experienced in federal and wage hour laws regarding employees are committed to acquire funds entitled to clients for wages earned. The best and most respected attorneys offer an evaluation to discuss your legal case.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.