Hyattsville, MD Wage and Hour Violation Attorneys

Client-Centered Lawyers for Wage and Hour Violations in Hyattsville, Maryland

The labor you contribute to your workplace is valuable and worthy of compensation. Unfortunately, not all employers are willing to recognize this. Wage theft occurs every day, leading to honest, hard-working people getting deprived of the income they fairly earned. If you believe that you are not getting the payment you are owed from your employer, a Hyattsville wage hour attorney can advocate for your rights.

You can only enforce your rights if you know your rights. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can provide you with legal insights based on decades of experience and past successes in trials. Our lawyers will take the time to understand your case and help you pursue a fair remedy for your lost wages.

What Is Wage Theft?

The term "wage theft" widely refers to any violation of wage and hour laws by your employer. Oftentimes, it involves employers withholding payment from employees or demanding employees to work unpaid hours. Common examples of wage theft include:

• Paying straight time rates for overtime hours rather than time and a half
• Requiring employees to work off the clock
• Making unlawful deductions from paychecks, such as expenses for uniforms or damages
• Failing to compensate employees for their breaks or forcing them to work through breaks
• Depriving employees of overtime by misrepresenting them as managers or independent contractors
• Paying employees less than the mandatory minimum wage

If any of these apply to your situation, you may have been the victim of wage theft. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can help you identify clear instances of wage theft and help you fight for the payment that you are owed.

How Can I Combat Wage Theft in My Workplace?

Wage theft is not always obvious. If you have a suspicion that you are not getting paid what you deserve, you should review your paychecks. By looking directly at your hours worked, you may be able to identify subtle instances of wage theft, such as underreported hours or no adjustment for overtime hours.

Even if you cannot find clear evidence of wage theft on your paychecks, it can be advantageous to store them for later. Your paychecks can serve as documentation of your unpaid wages, providing you with a paper trail if you decide to pursue legal action.

After finding evidence of wage theft, you should immediately contact an attorney to discuss your claim. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can evaluate your claim and decide whether filing a lawsuit or some other form of resolution is appropriate.

Filing a Claim for Wage Theft

Sometimes, employers are unwilling to admit wrongdoing or pay you the wages you are entitled to. If it comes to this, you can file a lawsuit. Keep in mind that in most cases, you only have up to three years to file a claim for wage theft in Maryland. We will do everything we can to help secure your unpaid wages.

In the event that your employer still refuses to cooperate after an investigation by the Department of Labor, our attorneys can help you pursue further legal action. We will do everything we can to help secure your unpaid wages.

Speak With a Hyattsville, MD Wage and Hour Violation Lawyer Today

You have a right to claim unpaid wages from your employers. At Melehy & Associates LLC, our Hyattsville wage and hour violation attorneys can support you with our legal knowledge and skills. To schedule a free case evaluation today, call our offices at 301-587-6364 or contact us online.