Overtime
PHILADELPHIA OVERTIME MISCALCULATION LAWYERS
An increasingly common tactic that employers use to pay employees less for overtime hours is to leave out certain compensation details in their wage calculations, such as bonuses and shift differentials (increased pay for night shifts). They may also attempt to average hours across multiple weeks to reduce the amount of overtime for a single week or pay period. However, these sorts of practices are a form of wage theft and violate federal and state labor laws.
If your employer has withheld or miscalculated your overtime wages, you may be eligible to file an overtime wage claim against them to recover the earnings you deserve. At Winebrake & Santillo, our Philadelphia overtime attorneys help workers pursue wage claims and file individual and class action lawsuits against businesses that regularly refuse to fairly pay their employees for overtime.
Why Choose Our Team
- Comprehensive Knowledge: With years of experience, our attorneys are well-versed in overtime law, staying up-to-date with changing regulations to protect your rights effectively.
- Proven Success in Wage Recovery: We have a proven track record of successful cases, securing fair compensation for our clients.
- Dedicated to Your Case: We understand that every case is unique. We provide personalized attention, ensuring that your specific situation and concerns are addressed.
Get Help With Your Overtime Claim – Call (215) 866-1551 for a Consultation with an overtime lawyer near you now.
Protect Your Rights as an Hourly Employee
As an hourly employee, it's important to understand your rights and ensure that you are being compensated fairly for your work. Our team of experienced employment lawyers at Winebrake & Santillo is dedicated to protecting the rights of hourly employees in Philadelphia and beyond. Whether you have been denied overtime pay, experienced miscalculations of work time, or have been asked to work "off-the-clock," we are here to help.
Some common issues that hourly employees may face include:
- Unpaid overtime
- Misclassification as exempt from overtime pay
- Forced to work through meal and rest breaks
- Unpaid travel time
If you believe that your rights as an hourly employee have been violated, don't hesitate to reach out to our firm for a consultation. We have a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for hourly employees in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
Overtime Laws in Pennsylvania
Overtime is defined by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as any number of hours worked in a week beyond 40 hours. The FLSA also requires that employers pay eligible employees at least 1.5 times their normal pay rate for any overtime hours. For example, Pennsylvania matches the federal minimum wage limit, which is $7.25 per hour. This means employees who normally make minimum wage are entitled to $10.88 for each overtime hour worked.
The federal and state wage and overtime rules apply to most hourly and salary employees. However, there are certain employees who may be exempt from these rules, such as certain executives, high-level admins, outside sales professionals, and some computer analysts, programmers, and engineers who perform specific duties.
Let Our Overtime Miscalculation Attorneys Represent You
Determining overtime eligibility and proving miscalculation can be extremely difficult, which explains why employers so frequently get away with it. In fact, in 2014, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) stated overtime miscalculation and other forms of wage theft affect far more people than any other form of theft or burglary. This problem has stubbornly persisted and, in 2021, the EPI issued a report calling for the U.S. Department of Labor to increase efforts to mitigate this issue.
Fortunately, you don’t have to tackle your overtime miscalculation case alone. The legal team at Winebrake & Santillo has over 70 years of combined experience and handles more wage and hour cases than any other firm in the state of Pennsylvania. We can help you file your claim, gather evidence, and advocate for your financial and professional interests each step of the way. Although we’re based in Philadelphia, we are also licensed to practice in all 50 states and accept clients from throughout the U.S.
Call (215) 866-1551 or message us today to discuss your case with our Philadelphia-based overtime miscalculation lawyers.
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