What To Do If Your Employer Misclassifies You As An Exempt Employee
It can be challenging to determine if your employer has misclassified you an exempt employee. But if your employer has done so, it can have financially devastating consequences for you and your family. An employment attorney can help assess your case and offer you legal advice. According to the Fair… Read More
How To Claim Overtime Pay If You Have No Proof of Hours Worked
Many employees hesitate to claim overtime pay for fear of retaliation or because they lack evidence of the unpaid hours. However, you are legally entitled to compensation for all hours you work including overtime and deserve to take action against illegal wage practices. Whether you are a salaried or hourly… Read More
How To Calculate Overtime Pay
At Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC, we find that many employees don’t know how to calculate overtime pay or what their rights are to overtime pay. Your employer must pay you overtime pay at the legally mandated rate unless your job falls into narrow job classifications which are considered exempt… Read More
How To Know If You’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated
Knowing your rights is crucial if you have been wrongfully terminated. Losing your job is devastating, especially when your dismissal is unfair and illegal. The prospect of filing a lawsuit can seem daunting, but you deserve justice and compensation for your wrongful termination. If you suspect you have been unfairly… Read More
What You Should Do When You Realize You’re Underpaid
It can be devastating when you realize that you're underpaid. At a time when every penny counts, you more than deserve to be legally compensated for all hours you work. Your wage dispute may be because of internal errors that are easily rectified, but often employers intentionally and knowingly underpay… Read More
Questions To Ask Your Lawyer Before Filing a Wage Claim
Filing an unpaid wage claim can be daunting, but having a list of questions to ask your lawyer can provide you with clarity and confidence. You may feel vulnerable, stressed, and angry if you have been the victim of illegal wage practices. An employment attorney like Rowdy Meeks Legal Group… Read More
What To Do If Your Employer Disputes Your Wage Claim
It can be intimidating when your employer disputes your wage claim. But federal and state laws mandate that employers pay employees for all time worked, including overtime. You can take several steps to resolve an unpaid wage claim, and you should pursue the case if you know that your employer… Read More
How to Claim Unpaid Wages After Being Fired
States have different laws for the payment of final paychecks, and you need to understand the laws of your state when trying to claim unpaid wages after being fired. Filing a wage claim generally doesn’t cost anything upfront, and legally, you deserve to be paid for work done. Filing an… Read More