Can I Obtain Legal Fees as Part of My Unpaid Wages Settlement?
As an employee, you may be able to obtain legal fees as part of an unpaid wages settlement. Whether legal fees are included in the settlement depends on the settlement terms or the court's decision. Employees sometimes hesitate to pursue an unpaid wage claim because of legal costs. However, it… Read More
What Will Happen After I Sue My Employer For Unpaid Wages?
"I'm nervous to sue my employer for unpaid wages." At Rowdy Meek Legal Group LLC, we often hear from employees who are concerned by the task of suing for unpaid wages. It can be nerve-wracking going up against your employer, especially when you don't know the consequences. However, an experienced… Read More
Can I Recover Unpaid Wages For Work Done Off The Clock?
Off-the-clock work is still work, and you may be entitled to recover unpaid wages for work performed outside of the official work hours. Your employer can't ask you to work off the clock and not record your hours. This is a common wage violation we see at Rowdy Meeks Legal… Read More
Can An Employer Withhold Wages As A Form Of Discipline?
An employer can't withhold wages as a form of discipline. Withheld wages are just one of the wage and hour violations we see at Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC. You work hard and deserve to be paid accordingly. Unfair and illegal wage violations leave you vulnerable and stressed as you… Read More
Is There A Statute Of Limitations On Unpaid Wages?
A statute of limitations on unpaid wages specifies the time limit within which an employee can file a claim to recover unpaid wages. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), the federal law governing wage and hour standards, the statute of limitations for unpaid minimum wages, overtime wages, and other… Read More
Can I Receive Interest On Unpaid Wages?
Whether an employee can receive interest on unpaid wages depends on state laws. There are no federal provisions for unpaid wage interest, so it’s best to consult an experienced employment attorney who can assess your case and advise you based on your state’s applicable laws. What Are Unpaid Wages? Unpaid… Read More
Do Healthcare Employees Need To Be Paid For Working Through Lunch Periods?
Employers must pay healthcare employees for working through lunch periods unless the employer completely removes them for all work during the lunch period. Federal law doesn’t require meal or rest breaks, so unless state laws apply, employers are not legally required to provide breaks or lunch periods. What The Law… Read More
Are Mortgage Loan Officers Entitled to Overtime Wages?
Overtime wages for mortgage loan officers depend on their job duties and how they are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and applicable state laws. In March 2010, the Department of Labor issued interpretative guidance that mortgage loan officers are non-exempt hourly employees. In 2015, the United States… Read More