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Wage & Hour Violations

Philadelphia Wage & Hour Law Attorneys

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies not only to overtime pay, but to a host of wage and hour issues such as unfair deductions from pay, illegal tip-sharing arrangements, forfeiture of commissions and bonuses, unpaid wait time, and the requirement to wear a beeper off-hours with no compensation. If you are the victim of an unfair pay practice at work, the law firm of Markowitz and Richman can help.

There are a number of pay schemes that are illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Our lawyers are very knowledgeable with wage and hour laws and can tell you whether or not you have been treated unfairly. If your employer is guilty of violating wage and hour laws, courts can order your employer to pay not only the amount you are entitled to, but also your attorney fees. Wage and hour law attorneys play an important role in upholding state and federal laws and compelling employers to treat their employees fairly.

One of the most common wage and hour law complaints is the misclassification of employees as "exempt" workers so that the employer is not required to pay overtime. However, unless employer can show that you fall into very limited job categories, you are entitled to be paid overtime (time and a half your normal rate of pay) for working in excess of 40 hours in a week.

Do not be intimidated or fearful if you have an issue related to your pay. You have rights and options. At the law firm of Markowitz & Richman, we pride ourselves on offering experienced legal counsel to employees throughout Pennsylvania. When a group of employees is similarly affected by unfair pay issues, our lawyers can handle the case as a class-action lawsuit.

Pay issues should be resolved as soon as possible. Do not let your legal matter slip onto your “things to do” list. Let us help begin the process of resolving your case today. Our lawyers are dedicated to standing by you throughout the entirety of your case.

Contact our Philadelphia labor and employment law attorneys to begin the process of resolving your case today.