Getting less than minimum wage, what do i do?
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Getting less than minimum wage, what do i do?
Ive spoke to my employer about it and
they arent raising my wage even though
they know its illegal. I don’t want to
report them to the police since im sure
it can be worked out much easier. What
do i do?
Asked on July 31, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You would not report them to the police: this is not a criminal matter. Since you legally *must* be paid minimum wage, you are entitled to at least minimum wage--and retroactively, to the difference between what you have been paid for the last two years and what you should have been paid. However, the only way you can get the money is by taking legal action: either by filing a complaint with the state or federal department of labor (which enforce the wage and hour laws) or by filng a private lawsuit for the money.
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