What is a Wage and Hour Claim?

Wage and hour disputes can involve issues involving wages, hours, compensation and overtime. They also involve withholding of earned pay as well as the incorrect interpretation of your status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state laws.

When Must Overtime be Paid?

Unless exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime is paid to hourly employees at the rate of time and one-half of the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours actually worked over forty (40) in one week.

What is the Main Difference Between Paying on Salary Versus Being Paid by the Hour?

An hourly employee is paid for all time worked including overtime, if applicable. A salaried employee receives a fixed amount of money for compensation regardless of the quantity or quality of the work performed or the number of hours and days which the work is performed.

What is the Minimum Number of Hours Per Day an Employee Must Be Paid When Reporting to Work?

An employee who reports to work at the employer’s request must be paid for a minimum of two (2) hours, unless the employer can contact the employee prior to the employee arriving at work.

When are Wages Due Upon Separation From Employment?

Under New Hampshire law, if an employee quits or resigns, the wages are due by the next regular pay day. However, if the employee is fired, the wages are due within seventy-two (72) hours from the time of the termination.

Am I Entitled to Receive a Copy of My Personnel File?

Yes, an employee, whether present or former employee, must be given access to review or be given a copy of their own personnel file, whether maintained in one or more locations.

Do I Need to Hire an Employment Lawyer?

Yes. Employers and their insurance companies have experienced lawyers on their side. Because of the different laws protecting employees’ rights, it is important to have an experienced employment lawyer represent you. Having a skilled and experienced lawyer representing you will level the playing field against your former employer. Many victims of illegal employment make the mistake of not consulting with an experienced employment lawyer. An employment lawyer can explain your rights, whether you have an employment case, and if so, what damages you may be entitled to receive under the law.

How Will My Employment Lawyer Get Paid?

Like most employment law cases, wage and hour cases are typically handled on a contingency fee arrangement. This means that an attorney does not get paid until you recover damages in your case.

Why Should I Hire Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. as My Employment Lawyers?

Many lawyers claim to have employment law experience. Also, many lawyers try to have it both ways and represent employers and employees. Our loyalty is simple – we represent employees.

Our employment lawyers regularly represent clients at the Department of Labor, EEOC and New Hampshire Human Rights Commission as well as try cases to juries in Superior Court. Please contact us for an immediate, free consultation at 1-800-240-1988 or complete our contact form online.

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