Bethesda, MD Wage and Hour Violation Attorneys

Experienced Wage Theft Lawyers Fighting on Behalf of Clients in Bethesda, Maryland

When your employer fails to pay you the wages that you are owed, you may feel as though you are caught in an unwinnable situation. When dealing with wage theft at your place of employment, seeking legal representation is often in your best interests. A Bethesda wage and hour violation lawyer can provide you with legal advice and advocacy to help ensure that you will be paid correctly for your work.

At Melehy & Associates LLC, we know how damaging wage theft can be. Our lawyers are ready to fight for your rights, pursuing a resolution that fully compensates you for your losses. We are strong supporters of employee rights, and we will do everything in our power to hold your employer accountable for your missed wages.

What Is Wage Theft?

The term "wage theft" is often used to describe unlawful acts by an employer to deprive an employee of pay. Although wage theft is illegal at the state and federal levels, employers across the country will sometimes resort to small acts of wage theft. When treated as isolated incidents, these small infractions may not seem like much, but they can add up to thousands of dollars of stolen wages per year. Common examples of wage theft by employers include:

• Failing to pay for all hours worked
• Underreporting hours on pay stubs
• Forcing employees to skip their breaks
• Demanding that employees work off the clock
• Failing to pay overtime wages for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week
• Making unlawful deductions from paychecks

If your employer has committed one or more of these acts, you may have been the victim of wage theft.

How Can an Employment Law Attorney Help With a Wage Theft Claim?

Pursuing a wage theft claim on your own can be challenging even at the best of times. With the help of an attorney, you can stay informed of your rights and take appropriate legal action.

An employment law attorney can review your case to see if you are eligible for compensation. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can look closely at your employment contract to see if your employer breached the terms of the agreement, such as by requiring you to work off the clock.

After identifying evidence of wage theft, our attorneys can help you pursue a claim against your employer to argue for fair compensation on your behalf.

What if My Employer Retaliates Against Me?

Under Maryland law, employers generally do not need a reason to let go of an employee. However, if you were wrongfully terminated in response to voicing your concerns or filing a complaint about a wage and hour violation, you may have grounds to take legal action against your employer.

At Melehy & Associates LLC, our lawyers can help you file a formal complaint to address a wrongful termination. If we cannot reach a fair settlement outside of court, we can proceed to litigation on your behalf and make an aggressive case for your right to compensation.

Not all forms of employer retaliation involve outright termination. You can also file a complaint for adverse actions taken against you, such as demotion, reduced hours, or harassment. Our attorneys will fight for a fair solution on your behalf.

Meet With a Bethesda, MD Wage and Hour Violation Lawyer Today

As an employee in the state of Maryland, you have the right to fair and full compensation for your labor. If you believe that your rights have been violated, Melehy & Associates LLC can help. To schedule a free case evaluation with a Bethesda wage theft attorney, contact us online or call our offices at 301-587-6364 today.