Columbus, Ohio Unpaid Overtime Attorney
LEGAL MATTERS HANDLED PERSONALLY SINCE 1957
If you’re not being properly paid for overtime work in Columbus, the experienced wage and hour attorneys at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP, can help. Our Columbus, Ohio, unpaid overtime lawyers have been fighting for workers’ rights for nearly three decades, ensuring employees receive the overtime compensation they deserve when working more than 40 hours per week. Every minute of work that adds to a week beyond 40 hours qualifies for overtime pay at one and a half times the regular rate, whether it’s pre-shift meetings, working through lunch, or travel between work locations.
Why Choose Our Columbus Unpaid Overtime Attorneys
- Nearly three decades of dedicated experience representing hourly workers in Ohio and nationwide.
- Cases handled from small Columbus businesses to major national corporations.
- Deep personal understanding of hourly workers’ challenges as former union workers ourselves.
- Committed to ensuring fair compensation for every minute worked in Central Ohio and beyond.
Pricing for Columbus Overtime Cases
Our Columbus overtime lawyers work on a contingency basis, with attorney fees typically covered by the employer as a penalty in successful cases. Approximately 75% of the time, the employer pays the attorney fees, meaning nothing comes out of the client’s award.
What Sets Our Firm Apart
As experienced Columbus wage and hour lawyers, we handle cases of all sizes with equal dedication, from individual workers to class actions involving tens of thousands of employees. At Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP, we understand that wage theft significantly impacts Columbus workers and their families, regardless of the amount stolen. Our attorneys are committed to fixing these violations no matter the case size.
5-Step Process for Success With Your Overtime Case
- Put employer on notice of wage violation
- Request pay records and time records from your employer
- Review records and create a damages model
- Attempt resolution with the employer
- File in federal court if necessary and litigate through trial
5-Step Process for Getting Started With an Overtime Attorney in Columbus
- Contact our office via website or phone
- Speak with an intake specialist who gathers basic information
- Our attorneys will review the details of your case
- Have a consultation with your attorney to discuss your work situation
- Review and sign the contingency contract
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Common Questions About Unpaid Overtime in Columbus
If you make less than $684 per week, you must be paid overtime. Beyond that, exemption depends on your actual job duties, not just your title.
No. You must actually manage at least two full-time employees or their equivalent, make meaningful decisions, and have hiring and firing authority.
If you don’t get a full, uninterrupted 30-minute lunch break, your employer cannot deduct that time from your pay.
Yes. While regular commuting isn’t compensable, travel between work locations during the day must be counted as work time.
Review your time records and pay stubs for each pay period to verify that all your work time is being counted and paid at the proper rate.
Contact Our Columbus Unpaid Overtime Attorneys
Contact our Columbus, Ohio, unpaid overtime attorneys today for a free consultation about your wage and hour rights. We’ll review your situation and help determine if you have a case for unpaid overtime compensation.
Call us today at 614-221-4221 or email us at info@barkanmeizlish.com.
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