Wage and Hour & Overtime Lawyer With Knowledgeable Advocacy In Wage And Hour Disputes

Most people assume an employer has their best interests in mind. Unfortunately, some employers undercompensate employees in favor of a profit. If you are not being paid the proper amount of wages or not being paid in a timely manner, it is important to contact an overtime lawyer right away.

You need an attorney on your side who has the experience to fully investigate important details. Our firm has successfully handled several employee wage issues, and our attorney is prepared to represent clients facing such legal matters, including:

• Employee misclassification
• Overtime disputes
• Unpaid wages
• Violation of minimum wage regulations
• Failure to provide adequate breaks

Get started with a skilled employment law attorney as early as possible because wage and hour disputes often require careful analysis of time sheets, pay stubs and company policies.

Trust An Overtime Lawyer: You Are Protected From Unfair Pay Practices

You may feel intimidated by an employer, but you are protected under the law. Unfair pay practices are illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other wage laws. If your employer is enforcing an unfair tip-sharing policy or deductions from your paycheck, or has not paid you for hours worked, then you may be entitled to wage compensation.

Our attorney understands the frustration that results when employees do not receive the payment they are entitled to. We will fight aggressively to hold your employer accountable for these errors and work tirelessly to ensure that you recover the appropriate pay.

Do You Qualify For Overtime Pay, Or Are You Exempt?

A number of employees in the U.S. work over 40 hours a week without receiving overtime pay. Some of those workers are entitled overtime wages but do not receive the payment they are rightfully owed.

Overtime pay should be one-and-a-half times the regular pay rate for any additional hours over 40. Unfortunately, not all workers are given overtime wages under federal and state laws. Employees of very small businesses may not be entitled to overtime pay; however, that threshold is low.

You may qualify to receive overtime pay if you meet the following criteria as set out by the Fair Labor Standards Act:

• The business that you work for has an annual gross volume of sales or business done totaling $500,000 or more.
• And/or you are employed at a hospital, school, public agency or business providing medical or nursing care for residents.

If you believe you are owed overtime wages, then call the knowledgeable wage and hour dispute attorney at Formisano & Company in Cranston.

Overtime Eligibility Can Depend On Job Duties And Pay

Both federal and Rhode Island labor laws state that you may be exempt from overtime if you are a salaried white collar employee. This includes employees performing primarily administrative, professional or executive duties. Rhode Island law and federal labor law differ on the matter of pay.

Job duties and pay standards for overtime only skim the surface of wage and hour law. There are a number of exceptions and rules. For example, certain workers such as lawyers, doctors, outside sales employees and teachers are not subject to either duty or salary requirements. Due to the complexity of labor laws, many workers do not realize that they are owed overtime wages.

This is especially true for workers who perform manual labor in their jobs. Nonmanagement employees in construction, maintenance, production and similar occupations are entitled to both minimum wage and overtime pay under FLSA. Exemptions also do not apply to paramedics, firefighters, police officers and other first responders.

Ultimately, job titles and duties do not necessarily guarantee exemption. The Fair Labor Standards Act includes very specific requirements and details. If you believe that you may be owed overtime wages by your employer, then contact our employment law attorney right away.

Contact Rhode Island Overtime Lawyer To Learn More

Our overtime lawyer at Formisano & Company has a complete understanding of the intricacies of the FLSA and other wage laws. We will answer your questions regarding overtime pay, holiday pay and the failure to pay minimum wages or provide other employment benefits. Schedule a consultation at our office in Cranston, Rhode Island, by filling out our contact form or calling 401-400-4402.