Protecting your rights to be paid fairly
Protecting your employment rights: Legal representation can help secure fair pay compensation
Did you know there are laws designed to protect workers to ensure that they receive fair compensation from their employers? For over 40 years, the legal professionals at Robert Peirce & Associates have been helping people in our area receive the compensation, overtime and bonus pay they deserve.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is designed to protect the legal rights of workers in the United States ensuring fair compensation for employees and guaranteeing that eligible workers receive “time and a half” for overtime hours.
It is not uncommon for an employee’s position to be classified incorrectly by an employer. This misclassification can prevent an employee from receiving compensation that they are entitled to by law. Typically, problems of fair pay occur in the construction and service industries where independent contractors are frequently hired. Depending on the circumstance of employment, an employer can improperly classify an employee as an independent contractor, when in fact they are not, and therefore they are entitled to overtime pay. Many times, the employer doesn’t even realize that they have misclassified the employee. Additionally, employers may attempt to avoid paying overtime by improperly calling employees managers, supervisors, assistant managers or assistant supervisors when in fact many of those employees are legally entitled to overtime
Attorney Aaron Rihn specializes in protecting individuals who feel that they are being paid unfairly and helps them receive reimbursement of the wages owed to them. “Clients come to us because the manner in which they are being paid just doesn’t feel right to them,” said Rihn. “We can help them determine if what they suspect is correct and to take the legal steps to rectify the situation. We have successfully represented individuals who have been denied overtime compensation, family medical leave, unemployment insurance and in some cases, even a safe working environment,” said Rihn.
If you feel you are not being paid fairly, the experienced legal professionals at Robert Peirce & Associates will walk you through the process every step of the way. The overall goal is to win your case so you can receive the benefits and monetary reimbursement you deserve.
Your legal representation from Robert Peirce & Associates will provide the following professional services:
• A no-charge evaluation of the details
• Attaining payroll records
• Analyzing payroll records
• Speaking to co-workers
• Organizing details of the case
• Contacting and providing witnesses
• Securing and submitting all necessary discovery evidence
• Meeting all required deadlines
• Filing a conditional certification
“We work with employees to assure that they are being paid fairly,” said Rihn. “It is important to keep in mind that it doesn’t matter what they call you at work, it matters what you do.”
Choosing legal representation rather than pursuing your claim on your own will make all the difference in filing a successful claim. There is a common misconception that the costs associated with securing an attorney to handle your case will be exorbitant. However, there is no fee unless your case is won.
For over 40 years, Robert Peirce & Associates has been providing supportive and compassionate legal representation. Let the dedicated attorneys of Robert Peirce & Associates guide you through your FLSA case. To make a no obligation appointment, contact Aaron Rihn at 412-281-7229 or visit peircelaw.com.
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