Didn’t you get the payment for working extra hours? Fight for it.
If you work an extra hour in excess of 40 hrs then you should get paid for it. But there are many employers who don’t want to make over time payment to the employee to save employer fund. When you do have a right to get paid the please do not deny. If you have any problem related to your overtime payment with your employer you may consider the following tips.
- Know and understand the overtime compensation law. According to FLSA an employee is entitled to get the payment @ 1.5 times of the normal rate when the employee works more than 40 hr per week.
- Well, only non exempt employees will be eligible to get the payment of overtime compensation. If you are an administrative, executive or computer employee, then you may be an exempt employee and you might not get the payment for overtime.
- Keep all written documents with you when you go to the court, like employment policies, payroll records. Times sheets are very important in this case, try to keep a copy of it and it will help you a lot.
- However the employment law is changing constantly and it will be always a good idea to consult with a lawyer. If there is any confusion or question hiring an experienced labor attorney will be a good idea.
- If you have a case then instead of going to trial you can contact with the department of labor and also you can fill up a complaint form. The investigator will review your case and will talk to you employer to assist you.
At the end if you are not getting any solutions then contact with a lawyer to file a lawsuit against your employer.
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In New Jersey, if you are being deprived of your rights at your workplace, like you are not getting the payment of overtime then you should contact with a New Jersey employment lawyer.
Posted: under Labor Rights.