Rockville, MD Wage and Hour Violation Lawyers

Skilled Lawyers for Wage Hour Violation Claims in Rockville, Maryland

If you are going through a dispute over pay with your employer, you may feel powerless and lacking in authority. However, do not let this dissuade you from seeking out fair compensation for lost pay and wage theft. A Rockville wage hour violation lawyer can help you investigate claims of wage theft and advocate for a solution to make you whole.

Uncovering wage theft is not always easy. If you need help to hold your employer responsible for overdue pay, Melehy & Associates LLC can help. Our attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to properly stand up for your rights.

Filing a Complaint Against Your Employer

Wage theft is illegal at both the state and federal levels. If you choose to file a complaint against your employer, you should contact an attorney who can evaluate your claim and decide the next steps.

At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can help you pursue different options to get paid for any missed wages. With our knowledge of the law, we can clear up any questions you may have.

Am I Exempt From Overtime?

Generally, if you work above 40 hours per week, you may be entitled to overtime pay equal to 1.5 times your usual wages for every extra hour worked. For most employees, overtime pay begins at over 40 hours, though it can be as high as 60 hours for agricultural employees.

Managers and people in certain administrative positions are exempt from overtime pay. However, you can only be considered a manager if you oversee at least two employees and you have a say in decisions about hiring, firing, and promoting other employees. If this does not match the description of your duties as manager, your employer may have misclassified you. The same also goes for employees who are wrongly labeled as "independent contractors" despite their working relationship with their employer.

At Melehy & Associates LLC, we can review your case to see if you are eligible for overtime pay.

Contact a Rockville, Maryland Wage Hour Violation Lawyer

Have you been unfairly denied pay by your employer? Melehy & Associates LLC is here to protect your rights. Call our offices at 301-587-6364 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our Rockville employment lawyers today.