Chicagoland Overtime Attorney - Chicago and Illinois
Overtime compensation can be a critical part of an employee's paycheck. Many families depend on overtime pay to make ends meet. Unfortunately, calculation of overtime can be a complicated process, and some employers may underpay employees for their overtime work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law, regulates how overtime is calculated and when it must be paid for many employees in the workforce.
In examining clients’ work schedules and hours worked of overtime, we have discovered in an alarming number of cases that overtime pay was either incorrectly calculated or the individual never received payment at all. At The Law Offices of Attorney Jack Epstein in Chicago, Illinois, part of our client advocacy means addressing this lapse and ensuring clients not only receive ample compensation following a work injury, but also reimbursement for overtime hours. To discuss your overtime or other wage issue with a member of our legal team, contact us today.
Calculating Overtime Based on Your Regular Rate of Pay
Your overtime pay is based on your regular wage and the hours you worked in a work week. Generally, under the FLSA, your work week is a fixed and can start any day of the week. Overtime must be paid for any hours you work over 40 hours in the work week. Special overtime rules may apply for certain occupations including law enforcement, emergency personnel, and hospital workers. Naturally, these complicated rules of payment leave the door open for discrepancies in overtime pay.
Are You Being Paid for Overtime Work?
Whether you are currently employed, a former employee or an illegal alien, you deserve pay for overtime work performed. Some employees come to us knowing that they have not received the proper compensation for their overtime work. Sometimes, in determining average wages for our workers compensation clients, we have discovered inconsistencies between hours worked and overtime paid. If you are an employee working more than 40 hours per week, chances are, your overtime pay is not being handled accurately. This may be the result of negligence or a lack of understanding on the part of your employer or payroll department on the rudiments of accounting for overtime hours. It may also be a deliberate attempt to cheat employees out of their pay.
At The Law Offices of Attorney Jack Epstein, we aggressively respond to overtime and unpaid wages issues to ensure that you are compensated for the hours you have worked. Rely on the attorneys of The Law Offices of Attorney Jack Epstein to ensure your overtime claim is handled fairly and efficiently. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation.
