Overtime Claims - Nationwide

Overtime pay isn't given because of employers' generosity. Overtime labor helps them build their business. Workers should always be compensated for hard work and the inconvenience of longer hours. In fact, Federal law requires that employers wil pay their employees “time and a half” if they work more than 40 hours per week.

You may be entitled to back pay if you haven't been paid overtime in the last three years. This could be a lot of money and federal law says you are entitled to it.

Every day employers cheat their employees out of earned overtime pay. Employees work hard to help their employers make money, often working long hours and on weekends. Companies should never underpay their workers, especially since the profits are generated directly from the loyalty, hard work and overtime worked by employees.

Who is Eligible for Overtime Pay?

There are many misconceptions about who is entitled to receive overtime pay. Just because your employer or coworkers have told you that you're not entitled to overtime pay is no reason to conclude that you shouldn't receive time-and-a-half. Below is a short list of occupations that are typically entitled to overtime pay:

Retaliation by employers is strictly prohibited. If your employer retaliates against you because of your complaint, document it. Documenting your claim could potentially help you settle any disputes over discrimination or wrongful termination.

Contact an attorney

You may be entitled to a cash award, and you’re employer is responsible for your attorney’s fees. It’s our job to make sure you get the pay you’ve rightfully earned.

Our law firm represents workers who have been underpaid. Don’t miss out on the pay you deserve. Call the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm toll-free at 1 (800) 779-4950. You can also e-mail us at Info@Ogletreeabbott.com. Or, if you prefer, you can fill out the unpaid overtime claims questionnaire below and we will contact you right away.

Unpaid Overtime Questionnaire

If you would like for us to give you a free opinion of whether you are owed unpaid overtime please complete the following questionnaire. We will quickly let you know whether we can help you. Completing this questionnaire does not mean you are hiring our law firm and there is no obligation or fee. We will not contact your employer and all information will be kept confidential. Answer as many questions as you possibly can but don't worry about questions you don’t understand or don’t have the answers right now. We will email or call you if more information is needed.

Please complete the following information and we will quickly respond. Personal Information 1. Full Name: 2. Phone: 3. Email: Information About Your Job  4. Your Job Title: 5. Did you manage other employees?     Yes  No 6. Did you interview prospective employees?     Yes  No 7. Explain your job duties Your Wage And Payment Information 8. How were you paid? Salary  Hourly  Other       if hourly, how much?       if salary, how much?       if other, how much? 9. Did you usually work more than 40 hours per week?     Yes  No 10. Average number of hours worked per week 11. Do/did you earn the same amount of pay regardless of the amount of hours worked per week?     Yes  No 12. If you worked more than 40 hours per week, did your employer regularly pay overtime wages?     Yes  No 13. If paid for overtime, your average overtime pay rate? 14. What type of records does/did your employer keep of the time you’ve spent working? (time clock, time sheets, electronic monitoring, etc.)   15. Does/did your employer require you to stay until the job is complete regardless of the number of hours required, yet prohibit claiming overtime?      Yes  No 16. Are/were you required to arrive early without being paid for it (for example, arrive 15 minutes before the start of the work day)?     Yes  No 17. Are you aware of anyone else at your place of employment pursuing a claim against your employer for violations of overtime pay laws?     Yes  No 18. Are you aware of anyone else at your place of employment who is unlawfully being denied overtime pay?     Yes  No Information About Your Employer 19. Name of Employer: 20. Employer City & State: , 21. Approximate Number of Employees: Type the characters you see in this picture   Type Characters: Once you've completed and verified the above information, click 'OK' below.  We will review the information you've provided and respond within one business day.