January 9, 2008

Steps in Filing A Minimum Wage Claim

All employers are required by state and federal laws to provide the minimum wage to its workers and employees. If an employer would not comply, an employee may file a complaint with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (the Labor Commissioner0s office) or file a lawsuit in court against the employer to recover for lost wages.
If the claim is made, the government representative will do the following tasks:
0 Meet with the employer
0 Access the payroll records
0 Talk with the employees
0 Assess any possible violations
Enforcement and Sanctions
Under the law, the Department of Labor will require the employer to compensate the worker for back pay. The department also has the power to:
0 Fine employers who do not comply with the law
0 Prosecute non-complying employers
0 Make erring employers pay attorney0s fees
0 Make employers pay 0liquidated damages0
Many states have their own wage collection statutes that provide for back wages, attorney0s fees, and statutory damages. These laws vary significantly from state to state.
These are the steps to take to obtain your minimum wage claim:
1. Submit claim to the labor commissioner0s office - After your claim is completed and filed, a Deputy Labor Commissioner will determine, based upon the circumstances of the claim and information presented how best to proceed. Initial action […]