Washington DC Unpaid Wages Lawyer

If you believe your employer hasn’t paid you the wages you deserve, you can file a claim against them and seek compensation for your mistreatment. Speak with an unpaid wages attorney in Washington DC to seek justice.

Washington DC has created laws to enforce the proper payment of employee wages at work. Washington DC employers must pay employees one- and one-half times their standard pay rate for overtime hours worked and must acknowledge the local minimum wage. If an employer denies an employee of the wages they deserve, they’re breaking labor laws.

A Washington DC unpaid wages lawyer from Snider & Associates, LLC can file your claim with Washington DC’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) and escalate your case to a lawsuit if necessary. You can receive back pay from your employer and liquidated damages for your mistreatment. With help from our team, you can move forward feeling justified and confident in the outcome of your case. 

Overtime and Minimum Wage Laws in Washington DC

Washington DC employers must pay overtime-eligible employees overtime pay for any hours worked over forty hours in a single workweek. There are many employees in Washington DC, however, who are exempt from overtime eligibility. Employees in executive, administrative, or professional positions that make over $455 a week aren’t eligible for overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

In Washington DC, some of the employees exempt from overtime eligibility include:

  • Commissioned workers
  • Independent contractors
  • Live-in employees
  • Transportation workers
  • Automobile dealership employees
  • Newspaper delivery people
  • Railroad employees
  • Airline employees
  • Seamen

As of July 1st, 2019, the minimum wage in Washington DC is $14.00 per hour. Under the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment Act, Washington DC plans to increase the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by July 1st, 2020, and continually increase the minimum wage as the cost of living increases.

How to File a Washington DC Unpaid Wages Claim 

Your unpaid wages lawyer in Washington DC can assist you in filing your claim through the DOES. You can also file your claim federally through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division; however, if you’re filing a claim related to minimum wage, the federal government’s laws will vary as they apply to your case.

If you file locally through DC’s system, you can file online using a downloadable form on the DOES website. Once you file your claim, an investigator will look into your case and assess whether your employer is guilty of withholding your wages.

You may sue your employer for unpaid wages and liquidated damages if the DOES finds your employer guilty. Speaking to a Washington DC unpaid wages attorney is a great way to determine how best to move forward with your DC case. 

Consult a Washington DC Unpaid Wages Attorney

It can be frustrating to feel that your employer is depriving you of the money you’ve worked hard to earn. If you hope to receive the money you deserve, you must speak up and hold your employer accountable. Our team at Snider & Associates, LLC will support you through the claims process. 

If you’re ready to talk to a Washington DC unpaid wages lawyer about your case, fill out the contact form below or call 410-653-9060 to schedule a consultation.