How to receive compensation on unpaid overtime?
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How to receive compensation on unpaid overtime?
A co-worker and I were required at the same time to submit any/all overtime worked. They have reimbursed my co-worker right away following her submittal. Without questions asked, they provided her monies. I have done the same thing and after 2 weeks of unknown resolution and having to quit, they claim they stopped reimbursing any persons claiming to have worked unpaid overtime (and this being before my coworker submitting hers). How can I be treated differently than her when we are both in the exact same situation?
Asked on January 3, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are an hourly employee, you MUST be paid overtime whenever you worked more than 40 hours in a week--your employer has no choice in the matter. If not paid, you could file a complaint with your state labor department, or speak with an employment law attorney about a possible lawsuit.
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