An Ontario wage and hour attorney is a lawyer who specializes in representing employees who have been treated unfairly with respect to their wages and hours. If you feel that your employer has not paid you the wages you are owed, or if you have been required to work excessive hours without proper compensation, an experienced wage and hour attorney can help you seek justice.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage and overtime pay standards. The FLSA applies to all businesses with employees who are engaged in interstate commerce, which includes most businesses. If your employer has violated the FLSA, you may be entitled to back wages and an additional amount equal to those wages as liquidated damages. You may also be able to recover attorneys' fees and costs.
The Ontario wage and hour attorney can help you determine whether you have a claim under the FLSA or any other applicable law, and can represent you in negotiations with your employer or in court, if necessary. If you have been the victim of wage theft or other unlawful employment practices, don't hesitate to contact an experienced wage and hour attorney today. You can contact Broslavsky & Weinman, LLP a labor law firm in Ontario to get more information.
What is a violation of wage and hour?
Wage and hour laws are designed to protect employees from being exploited by their employers. These laws establish minimum wage rates and maximum hours that employees can be required to work. When an employer fails to pay the required wages or requires employees to work excessive hours, it is said to have committed a wage and hour violation.
Wage and hour violations can take many forms. Some common examples include:
* Failing to pay employees the minimum wage
* Failing to pay overtime wages
* Requiring employees to work "off the clock" without compensation
* Misclassifying employees as exempt from overtime pay
* Withholding tips from employees
* Failing to provide proper meal and rest breaks
If you have been the victim of a wage and hour violation, you may be entitled to back wages and other damages. An experienced wage and hour attorney from the Ontario labor law firm, Broslavsky & Weinman, LLP can help you assert your rights and recover the compensation you deserve.