Unpaid Overtime in Fairfield Township: What You Need to Know
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If you regularly work more than 40 hours a week but don’t receive overtime pay, your employer may be violating wage and hour laws. Overtime violations are common across many industries—from healthcare and retail to technology and logistics—and they can cost workers thousands in lost income each year. Fortunately, employees in Fairfield Township are protected by both federal and New Jersey labor laws.
What Are Your Overtime Rights?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, non-exempt employees are entitled to 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Employers are required to track and compensate for all hours worked—including tasks performed before or after scheduled shifts or during unpaid breaks.
Common Overtime Violations
Some employers may attempt to cut costs by engaging in unlawful practices such as:
- Misclassifying employees as exempt or as independent contractors
- Failing to count all hours worked (e.g., off-the-clock time)
- Paying “straight time” instead of overtime rates
- Improperly using comp time in place of overtime
If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you may be entitled to back pay and additional compensation.
How to Recover Unpaid Wages
To file a claim for unpaid overtime, documentation is key. Keep a personal log of your hours, gather pay stubs, and save any communications related to your schedule or wages. An experienced employment attorney can help you build a strong case and pursue all available remedies, including:
- Back pay for unpaid overtime
- Liquidated damages (often equal to the amount of unpaid wages)
- Attorneys’ fees and court costs
- In some cases, penalties imposed on the employer
Let the Experts Help You Get Paid
Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are highly skilled in handling wage and hour claims for employees throughout Fairfield Township and across New Jersey. Their legal team has a strong track record of holding employers accountable for overtime violations, and they’re ready to help you reclaim what you’ve rightfully earned.
Don’t let unpaid hours go unnoticed—every minute you work matters, and the law is on your side.
Contact Castronovo & McKinney Today
New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924
New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830
New York, NY 10170
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