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(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 08, 2011 ) New York, NY – Employees who file unpaid overtime lawsuits may be able to collect up to three years of back overtime wages. Although overtime laws vary by state, workers are generally able to recover up to two years of unpaid overtime, or up to three years if their employer intentionally violated wage and hour law. If you have been denied overtime wages, you can determine whether you can collect unpaid overtime pay by visiting http://www.iqovertime.com/ and completing the free case review form.
Unpaid overtime lawsuits are often filed on behalf of employees who have been subjected to illegal wage and hour policies, such as employee misclassification. Employee misclassification occurs when an employer intentionally classifies an employee as exempt (ineligible for overtime pay), when in actuality, the worker is entitled to receive 1.5 times their regular pay rate for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. For instance, an employer may award an employee the title of manager, and claim that he or she is ineligible for overtime wages under the “executive” exemption; however, if the employee does not carry out managerial duties, such as supervising other workers or hiring new employees, he or she is most likely entitled to overtime pay when working more than 40 hours a week. Job duties, not job titles, determine whether an employee is eligible for overtime wages.
Working off the clock is another common overtime abuse. Working off the clock occurs when an employer requires or allows their employees to work before their shift begins or after their shift has ended, without paying them for this time. For example, an employee is said to be working off the clock when he or she stays late to fix an error or complete a job task after clocking out. Employees who have been working off the clock or were subjected to other overtime violations may be able to file an unpaid overtime lawsuit and are protected from employer retaliation under federal wage and hour law.
If you have been subjected to an overtime violation at work, you can determine whether you are owed unpaid overtime wages by visiting IQOvertime.com and completing the short case review form. The unpaid overtime attorneys working with IQOvertime.com are offering this online legal consultation at no cost and remain dedicated to protecting the rights of employees who were wrongfully denied overtime pay.
About IQ Overtime
IQOvertime.com was established to provide legal help and information for workers who have been denied overtime compensation. Comprehensive resources for workers are available on this site, including informational articles, an overtime calculator, answers to frequently asked questions, and an overview of state overtime laws. If you have been denied overtime pay, get the legal help you need today. Visit http://www.iqovertime.com and complete the Free Case Evaluation form to have your claim reviewed at no cost.
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