Despite your job duties, you may have been improperly classified as exempt from overtime protections.
You were paid a fixed salary, but never received the proper overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week.
This could mean you are owed thousands of dollars in unpaid wages, which you can fight to recover.
The amount you may be entitled to recover can be significant. Below is an example based on a typical case.
| Calculation | Result |
|---|---|
| Hourly Rate: $1,200 ÷ 60 hours = | $20.00 |
| Unpaid Overtime Rate: $20 ÷ 2 = | $10.00 |
| Weekly Overtime: $10 x 20 hours = | $200.00 |
| Potential Damages (with double damages) | $400.00 per week |
*This is a sample calculation. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed.
Contrary to popular belief, being paid a salary does not automatically make you exempt from overtime pay. Your eligibility is based on your specific job duties, not how you are paid.
The U.S. Department of Labor has found on multiple occasions that employees in roles similar to yours are entitled to overtime compensation. Learn more from the DOL website.
Wage claims have strict deadlines. By contacting us today, you can learn if you have a claim and take action. All conversations are 100% confidential and there is no cost to you unless we recover money.
