Wage & Hour Violation Attorneys in Memphis
A significant part of our employment law practice at Donati Law, PLLC is devoted to addressing wage and hour violations. We represent employees in claims for unpaid minimum wages and overtime compensation. If you need help addressing a wage and hour violation, our team of Memphis employment law lawyers is ready and willing to help you resolve this stressful situation.
Request an initial consultation online or call (901) 209-5500 today!
Overtime & Minimum Wage Violations
Typically, if you are a non-exempt employee you must be paid minimum wages, consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and overtime pay in the amount of one and a half times your normal hourly rate for any hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a work week.
If you are not paid minimum wages or overtime pay, or were forced to work off the clock, and you are a non-exempt employee, you may have a claim against your employer. Just because you are paid a salary or by piece-rate or receive a commission, that does not automatically mean that you are an exempt employee who is not eligible for minimum wages or overtime pay.
Moreover, the fact that you agreed to your employer's method of payment does not mean that you are not eligible under the wage and hour laws for minimum wages and overtime payments. To be exempt, your job duties and payment scheme must meet all the requirements of one of the exemptions to the overtime and minimum wage laws.
Addressing Misclassification
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is a huge problem throughout the United States. Misclassifying employees as exempt is another huge problem. Unfortunately, it is a common tactic that employers use to avoid paying taxes and providing benefits that are guaranteed to employees, such as overtime pay, minimum wage, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance.
Examples of commonly misclassified employees include:
- Construction workers
- Cable installers
- Case managers
- IT workers
- Paralegals
- Mortgage loan underwriters
Real Results For Real People
Our firm accepts every case with the motivation to do all we can to help that client receive the compensation they deserve. With a drive to win, a passion for justice, and the tenacity to fight, we have successfully secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
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$1.8 Million
Misclassified Employee
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$1 Million
Overtime Dispute
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$400,000
Wages Dispute
Built on Client Satisfaction
With a commitment to improving lives, we are truly invested in protecting the well-being of our clients. Every person we work with is going through a unique situation, and we offer personalized counsel to meet each client’s specific needs.
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“I was so stressed out with handling my appeal for my disability, but the Donati firm made things easier for me with their assistance. They have an entire team of people who work hard for their clients, and their support was exactly what I needed throughout this process. It was a long wait, but with their patience and their attention to detail, my case was approved. Thanks, Robert Donati and his associates at Donati Law Firm.”- LaToya B.
A Tradition of Legal Excellence
Our team of professionals seek justice one client at a time, because every client is a cause we believe in. We keep things simple, by consistently showing our dedication not only to the law, but to our clients. Passionate about honoring the law and respecting every client, our firm strives to make the legal changes that are needed to improve the lives of people throughout our community.
