Potomac, MD Wage and Hour Violation Attorneys

Skilled Lawyers for Wage and Hour Violation Claims in Potomac, Maryland

If your employer has not paid you for your work, then you may have to take legal action in order to secure the compensation that you deserve. However, many people are understandably intimidated at the legal complexities of filing a claim for a wage-hour violation. Do not feel as though you have to take on this challenge alone. A Potomac, MD employment law attorney can help you explore your options to recover payment for lost wages.

It helps to have the support of a legal representative as you fill out a wage theft claim. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we are passionate about standing up for the rights of employees across Maryland.

Undocumented Hours

Has your employer ever forced you to work off the clock? If so, you may have been the victim of wage theft. Even if you are asked to stay for only a couple minutes after you have clocked off, this can add up to hundreds, if not thousands of dollars' worth of unpaid labor per year. To combat this, you should begin by reviewing your employment contract to make sure that you are not required to work off the clock.

Another common instance of wage theft involves employees being forced to work through their lunches, often when their employers insist it is "too busy" to allow a break. You should make note of when these violations take place so that you can cite it later as part of a wage theft claim. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can advocate for your rights in the workplace and help you take appropriate action against subtle instances of wage theft.

Other Forms of Wage Theft

Sometimes, wage theft takes more subtle forms. Employers frequently count on employees not looking too closely at their pay stubs to get away with these violations. Common forms of wage theft on pay stubs include:

• Not paying overtime to non-exempt employees
• Misreporting hours to pay employees for less than what they worked
• Making unauthorized/illegal deductions from paychecks

If you have been deprived of your wages from your paychecks, you should retain those paychecks for your own documentation. Keeping your paychecks can establish a paper trail, serving as evidence of your employer's misconduct.

At Melehy & Associates LLC, we have years of experience handling employment law matters. If you have any reason to believe that you may have been the victim of wage theft, we can provide you with legal advice and representation to work toward a favorable resolution.

Taking Action for Wage Theft Claims

If you have compiled proof of wage theft at your place of employment, you could try talking with your employer directly to see if you can resolve the matter quickly. Your employer may not want to deal with the complications of a formal investigation, so this may be the more preferable option. If you decide to negotiate for a settlement, be sure to figure out how much your wage theft claim is worth beforehand. At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can file a lawsuit to recover for your financial losses.

Contact a Potomac Wage Theft Lawyer Today

At Melehy & Associates LLC, we are here to assist with wage theft claims. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our Potomac wage and hour violation attorneys, reach out to us through our online contact form or call our offices at 301-587-6364.