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Your wage protections and recovering unpaid wages

On Behalf of | Jul 31, 2024 | Employment Law |

Most employees in New Jersey and elsewhere look forward to payday. However, when the amount seems off, you may question whether an error was made or if you were intentionally shortchanged. While it might be intimidating to take a stance with your employer, it is imperative that you understand your rights as an employee and your ability to hold your employer accountable for underpaying you.

Understanding wage protection

At Kim, Lim & Partners, our law firm understands the devastation and harm that occurs when you are not paid the wages you earned. Our experienced attorneys work diligently to make sure the rights of our clients are protected, and their unpaid wages are recovered.

The Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA designates employees’ rights when it comes to their work hours, wages and overtime pay, and it provides them with legal protections as well as mechanisms to recover any unpaid wages.

Recovering unpaid wages

It should be noted that FLSA is not applicable to all types of employees. Specifically, an employee’s classification determines if they are exempt from FLSA. However, it should be noted that an employer may have misclassified you, making you nonexempt. Thus, it is important to make this determination.

Depending on the situation, you may have various claims to recover unpaid wages. This could include claims such as unpaid overtime or underpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, improper deductions from pay and wage reduction without proper notice.

Navigating an unpaid wage claim can be challenging, especially when you fear retaliation. However, you have rights and option, and a legal professional can ensure you understand them. You deserve to get paid the wages you earned, and taking the time to recognize your rights can help you secure what is yours.