Unpaid wages & overtime (FLSA, US): step-by-step guide
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The FLSA sets minimum wage and overtime pay; you can recover unpaid amounts.
The FLSA sets minimum wage and overtime pay; you can recover unpaid amounts.
A step-by-step plan — no fluff, with citations.
Action plan: 1. Gather time and pay records. 2. Raise it with the employer. 3. File with the Department of Labor. 4. A lawsuit is possible; mind the limitation.
Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.
Norms & sources
- 29 U.S.C. § 206
- 29 U.S.C. § 207
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