Landover, MD Wage and Hour Violation Attorneys

Experienced Lawyers for Wage and Hour Claims in Landover, Maryland

When you are working day-to-day to feed your family or keep the utilities on, every cent counts. Your labor is valuable, and there are laws in place to protect your rights as an employee in the state of Maryland. If you believe that you are not being properly compensated for the hours you have worked, a Landover wage theft employee can fight for the fair payment that you deserve.

At Melehy & Associates LLC, we are a champion of employees' rights. We understand how damaging long-term wage theft can be, and so, we will work to rectify your situation as efficiently as possible. When you work with our firm, we will break down the relevant laws in plain language so that you can remain informed.

Violations of Mandated Breaks

If your employer has asked you to work off the clock or during a required break or lunch, you may have been the victim of wage theft. Under the state's Shift Break Law, certain retail employees are entitled to breaks depending on the length of a shift. The requirements are as follows:

• You are entitled to a 15-minute break for any shift between four to six hours
• You are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break for any shift over six hours
• You are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break for any shift over eight hours, plus a 15-minute break for every four hours past that point

The best thing you can do in the short term to protect yourself from wage theft is to meticulously document your break times and any instances where your employer denied you of your break or did not fairly compensate you. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can use this information to help you build a case for a wage and hour claim.

Am I Entitled to Overtime Pay in Maryland?

Most employees in Maryland are entitled to overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. One notable exception to this rule is employees who are in a salaried management position. To qualify as a manager, you must:

• Be responsible for at least two other employees at your workplace
• Have primary duties that involve hiring, firing, or termination of staff

In some cases, an employer will promote or hire someone as a manager to avoid paying them overtime. If your role has been mislabeled as a management position, you may still be entitled to overtime. Our lawyers can review your situation to see if you are entitled to unpaid wages.

How Can I Get Compensation for Unpaid Work?

If you have reason to believe that you are owed wages by your employer, you should speak with an attorney to ascertain whether you are being paid lawfully.

After reviewing your case, the lawyer may decide that your employer is breaking the law and then prevent you with options for resolving the matter including the filing of a lawsuit. Our lawyers can help you file a claim and pursue the right course of action if your employer refuses to cover you for unpaid labor.

Meet With a Landover, MD Wage and Hour Violation Attorney

Have your rights been violated by your employer? If so, Melehy & Associates LLC can help. Our Landover wage hour lawyers have decades of experience representing employees in workplace disputes, so you can rest assured that your case will be handled by a team of dedicated professionals. To schedule a free case evaluation, call us at 301-587-6364 or contact us online.