Can I still get payment after leaving a company?
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Can I still get payment after leaving a company?
I’ve been working for a company for 35 days with 2 days off and 12 hours a
day for 72-84 hours a week but have only gotten paid $2,000, a pay rate
of $17 hour. How is this possible?
Asked on July 18, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
If you worked 72-84 hours per week and you are hourly, you should have received far more than you describe--even at minimum wage (i.e. if you had your rate wrong and they were paying you the least they legally could), with 40 hours of straight time and an average of 38 hours of overtime, you would have earned at least $979.70 per week, or almost $4,000 for 5 weeks. (Minimum wage is currently $10.10/hour in your state.) That is the least you could legally be paid. At your stated rate of $17/hour, you should have received $1,649/week, or over $8,000 for 5 weeks. Clearly, you are being underpaid. You could sue the employer for the money they owe you--the difference between what you were paid and what you should have been paid. You may also be entitled to additional compensation or legal fees due to their apparent violation of the wage and hour laws (like the Fair Labor Standards Act). You should consult with an employment law attorney about seeking the money due to you.
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