Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers backs Spokane workers who have been robbed of the pay they’ve worked hard to earn. The refusal to pay wages goes against state and federal labor laws. If this has happened to you and you want to know how to hold your employer financially accountable, contact us today for a free consultation.
Can an Employment Lawyer Help Me Recover Back Pay?
Yes. A skilled Spokane Unpaid Wage Lawyer goes to work immediately building a strong case that employers and their teams of attorneys can’t make go away.
You may need a lawyer’s help if these are factors in your case:
- If your wage loss adds up to a lot of money
- If your case will be complex
- If your case will require a lot of investigative work
- If coworkers are having the same paycheck issues
- If your employer refers you to corporate lawyers
- If your employer will be fighting the claim
Your lawyer will also serve as a safeguard if an employer threatens your job security or denies you a promotion simply because you reported a wage issue. You are protected if your employer makes a threat of any kind.
A lawyer also has a good chance of securing more for victims’ claims than they could on their own. Victims can receive everything they are owed and in some cases, double their backpay owed.
What Types of Unpaid Wages Can Workers Suffer?
Washington statutes and federal labor laws offer basic protections for employees who are refused the basic wages they’ve worked for. In some cases, withheld pay may even be a violation of the employer’s own policies and labor agreements with employees.
Unpaid wages can include more than just the hourly rate you see on your paycheck each week. A company or corporation may short you on these and other forms of wages as well:
- Salary
- Hourly pay
- Bonuses
- Commissions
- Tips
- Vacation pay
- Sick pay
- Other types of leave pay
- Piece-rate pay
You may suddenly notice missing earnings on your paycheck in any field, and while working for any size employer. Some of the biggest employers in Spokane may have the most cases of unpaid wages.
We can help the victims of wage theft working for:
- Hospitals
- Local schools and universities
- Construction companies
- Manufacturers
- Warehouse businesses
- Retail stores
- Restaurants
- Casinos
- City departments
We can help workers in almost any field recover the money they are owed.
We can also help workers secure fair pay regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. Labor laws are in place to help all workers. There are strong protections in place preventing employers from retaliating against employees who don’t have citizenship but speak up about paycheck issues.
Common Types of Wage Violations in Spokane
There are many ways workers can end up with much lighter paychecks than they expected. In some cases, it’s just an honest mistake by a payroll department. But even in these cases, employers must take immediate action to fix the problem. Employees shouldn’t be made to wait for earnings while falling behind on their bills and struggling to support their families.
These are just some of the types of employment wage infractions we can help Spokane workers with:
- Paycheck Mistakes – A paycheck may have missing hours. A company accountant could mistakenly classify an employee as a “contract worker.” Employees can lose out on benefits, overtime pay, and standard pay when errors occur. They may miss bonuses or have a pay increase that fails to go into effect when it should.
- Working “Off The Clock” – Many employees are asked to work after their shift or to ignore putting extra hours on a timecard. These violations can lead to major trouble for employers and compensation for employees.
- Missed Breaks and Lunches – Employees may not mind giving up breaks, but they must be reimbursed for that time.
- Unreimbursed Expenses – Spokane employers might fail to pay an employee’s travel costs, gas reimbursement, training and certification costs, and equipment expenses. A Spokane Lawyer can help employees recoup these expenses. Contact a Spokane unreimbursed wages lawyer.
- Minimum Wage Violations – Employers may inadvertently allow an employee’s pay to drop below Washington’s set minimum wage. This might lead to wage theft violations, punishment for the employer, and additional compensation for victims. Contact a Spokane minimum wage lawyer
- Overtime Wage Violations – Employees may have been denied fair wages after working overtime, double overtime, or during holiday periods. Contact a Spokane Unpaid Overtime Wage Lawyer to go over your best options for being completely reimbursed for your hard work and time.
- Employers Not Standing By Verbal Assurances – Agreements made verbally must be honored on payday.
Contact a Spokane Unpaid Wage Lawyer Today
If your employer isn’t reimbursing you for the time you put in or promised benefits, you have legal rights that need to be protected. At Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, we’re here to help you make sure you get paid. We take up the fight until you receive what you are owed. We help victims of wage theft in Spokane and across Eastern Washington. We help victims regardless of their immigration status. Labor laws are in place to protect everyone.
At the same time, we safeguard your job security and shield you from any retaliation from employers. Our Spokane team knows the city, state, and U.S. labor laws and will work hard to hold your employer accountable. Don’t wait–contact us today for a free consultation.